Captain Ewan Rattray was badly injured in 2019 but has since campaigned for better safety for his fellow seafarers.
A heroic Merchant Navy captain whose leg was crushed in a horror accident at sea has been honoured with a top medal. Captain Ewan Rattray, from Aberdeen, was badly injured in 2019 while boarding a ship via a pilot ladder and underwent a number of surgeries.
Ewan is one of 11 people who will receive the Merchant Navy medal this year - the highest medal of honour within the maritime sector. Since 2016 Merchant Navy medals have been awarded for significant contributions to the maritime industry. Seafarers are nominated by their colleagues, friends and family.
He has also helped break the stigma around mental health by openly writing about his struggles following the accident. He said: “The maritime industry has always held a special place in my heart. To be awarded the Merchant Navy Medal is a great honour. “I personally faced an injury during my career as a maritime pilot and it sparked a motivation within me to assist and contribute wherever I could.”
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