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	'''Radhika Menon''' is an Indian female [[~~merchant~~ navy officer]] currently serving as the captain of the Indian Merchant Navy.<ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/udaipur/women-should-raise-voice-when-faced-with-restrictions-nations-1st-female-merchant-navy-officer/articleshow/57471351.cms\|title=Raise voice if faced with restrictions: Country's first woman merchant navy officer\|date=5 March 2017\|newspaper=The Times of India\|language=en\|access-date=2019-11-01}}</ref> She is also the first female captain of the Indian Merchant Navy who also leads the oil products tanker Suvarna Swarajya. In 2016, Radhika also became the first woman to receive the IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://safetyatsea.net/news/2018/women-in-shipping-radhika-menon-radio-officer-shipping-corporation-of-india/\|title=Women in shipping – Radhika Menon, radio officer, Shipping Corporation of India – IHS Markit Safety at Sea\|website=safetyatsea.net\|access-date=2019-11-01}}</ref> She is well known for her rescue operation which she conducted successfully in June 2015 saving seven fishermen who were trapped for a week in a boat.<ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-38063326\|title=Indian woman wins sea bravery award\|date=2016-11-22\|access-date=2019-11-01\|language=en-GB~~}}</ref> she is in the adivosary board of delhi based maritime magazine name [[Sea and Coast]].<ref>{{cite web \|title=ADVISORY BOARD \|url=http://www.seaandcoast.in/advisory \|website=www.seaandcoast.in~~}}</ref>		'''Radhika Menon''' is an Indian female [[Merchant navy\|Merchant Navy officer]] currently serving as the captain of the Indian Merchant Navy.<ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/udaipur/women-should-raise-voice-when-faced-with-restrictions-nations-1st-female-merchant-navy-officer/articleshow/57471351.cms\|title=Raise voice if faced with restrictions: Country's first woman merchant navy officer\|date=5 March 2017\|newspaper=The Times of India\|language=en\|access-date=2019-11-01}}</ref> She is also the first female captain of the Indian Merchant Navy who also leads the oil products tanker Suvarna Swarajya. In 2016, Radhika also became the first woman to receive the IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://safetyatsea.net/news/2018/women-in-shipping-radhika-menon-radio-officer-shipping-corporation-of-india/\|title=Women in shipping – Radhika Menon, radio officer, Shipping Corporation of India – IHS Markit Safety at Sea\|website=safetyatsea.net\|access-date=2019-11-01}}</ref> She is well known for her rescue operation which she conducted successfully in June 2015 saving seven fishermen who were trapped for a week in a boat.<ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-38063326\|title=Indian woman wins sea bravery award\|date=2016-11-22\|access-date=2019-11-01\|language=en-GB}}</ref>

	== Early life ==		== Early life ==
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	== Career ==		== Career ==
	After a brief stint with Shipping Corporation of India, she became a prominent ~~cadre~~ of the Indian Navy. In 2012, she was appointed as the captain of the Indian Merchant Navy and became the first ever female captain of the Indian Merchant Navy. In the same year, she took charge as the leader of oil tanker Suvarna Swarajya which weighs about 21, 827 tonne.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.thebetterindia.com/61249/captain-radhika-menon-merchant-navy-award-for-bravery/\|title=Know Captain Radhika Menon, the First Woman in the World to Win Bravery at Sea Award\|date=2016-07-11\|website=The Better India\|language=en-US\|access-date=2019-11-01}}</ref>		After a brief stint with Shipping Corporation of India, she became a prominent cadet of the Indian Navy. In 2012, she was appointed as the captain of the Indian Merchant Navy and became the first ever female captain of the Indian Merchant Navy. In the same year, she took charge as the leader of oil tanker Suvarna Swarajya which weighs about 21, 827 tonne.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.thebetterindia.com/61249/captain-radhika-menon-merchant-navy-award-for-bravery/\|title=Know Captain Radhika Menon, the First Woman in the World to Win Bravery at Sea Award\|date=2016-07-11\|website=The Better India\|language=en-US\|access-date=2019-11-01}}</ref>

	She was awarded the [[International Maritime Organization]] Award in November 2016 for her successful courageous rescue operation which she led from the front in June 2015 rescuing seven fishermen who were trapped at the [[Bay of Bengal]] in a sinking boat which capsized due to engine failure and breakdown of the boat's anchor as a result of a sea storm.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://new.abb.com/news/detail/16987/at-the-helm-captain-radhika-menon\|title=At the helm: Captain Radhika Menon\|website=new.abb.com\|language=en\|access-date=2019-11-01}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/logistics/bravery-award-for-indias-first-female-merchant-navy-captain/article9374744.ece\|title=Bravery award for India's first female Merchant Navy captain\|agency=Press Trust of India\|website=@businessline\|language=en\|access-date=2019-11-01}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.dailynews.lk/2019/09/25/features/197916/women-fore-seafaring\|title=Women to the fore in seafaring\|last=Silva\|first=Pramod De\|website=Daily News\|language=en\|access-date=2019-11-01}}</ref> The [[Government of India]] nominated her for the relevant award recognising her national duty and also notably became the first woman to receive the IMO Bravery award.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/captain-radhika-menon-to-receive-bravery-award-1429763\|title=Indian Captain Radhika Menon Is First Woman To Get Bravery At Sea Award\|website=NDTV.com\|access-date=2019-11-01}}</ref>		She was awarded the [[International Maritime Organization]] Award in November 2016 for her successful courageous rescue operation which she led from the front in June 2015 rescuing seven fishermen who were trapped at the [[Bay of Bengal]] in a sinking boat which capsized due to engine failure and breakdown of the boat's anchor as a result of a sea storm.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://new.abb.com/news/detail/16987/at-the-helm-captain-radhika-menon\|title=At the helm: Captain Radhika Menon\|website=new.abb.com\|language=en\|access-date=2019-11-01}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/logistics/bravery-award-for-indias-first-female-merchant-navy-captain/article9374744.ece\|title=Bravery award for India's first female Merchant Navy captain\|agency=Press Trust of India\|website=@businessline\|language=en\|access-date=2019-11-01}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.dailynews.lk/2019/09/25/features/197916/women-fore-seafaring\|title=Women to the fore in seafaring\|last=Silva\|first=Pramod De\|website=Daily News\|language=en\|access-date=2019-11-01}}</ref> The [[Government of India]] nominated her for the relevant award recognising her national duty and also notably became the first woman to receive the IMO Bravery award.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/captain-radhika-menon-to-receive-bravery-award-1429763\|title=Indian Captain Radhika Menon Is First Woman To Get Bravery At Sea Award\|website=NDTV.com\|access-date=2019-11-01}}</ref>
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	Radhika also co-founded the International Women Seafarer's Foundation (IWSF) on 3 November 2017 along with fellow naval officers [[Suneeti Bala]] and [[Sharvani Mishra]] in [[Mumbai]] with the objective of motivating young women seafarers.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.marineinsight.com/marine/international-women-seafarers%E2%80%8B-foundation-%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8Blaunched-smooth-sailing-women-seafarers/\|title=International Women Seafarer's Foundation established in Mumbai\|website=www.marineinsight.com\|access-date=2019-11-01}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/news/europe/imo-pushes-for-gender-equality-with-iamonboard-day-of-the-seafarer-theme/\|title=IMO pushes for gender equality with #IAmOnBoard Day of the Seafarer theme\|date=2019-06-25\|website=Seatrade Maritime - Shipping, Maritime and Offshore Marine News\|access-date=2019-11-01}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/international-women-seafarers-foundation-launched-in-mumbai-4921804/\|title=International Women Seafarers Foundation launched in Mumbai\|date=2017-11-04\|website=The Indian Express\|language=en-IN\|access-date=2019-11-01}}</ref>		Radhika also co-founded the International Women Seafarer's Foundation (IWSF) on 3 November 2017 along with fellow naval officers [[Suneeti Bala]] and [[Sharvani Mishra]] in [[Mumbai]] with the objective of motivating young women seafarers.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.marineinsight.com/marine/international-women-seafarers%E2%80%8B-foundation-%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8Blaunched-smooth-sailing-women-seafarers/\|title=International Women Seafarer's Foundation established in Mumbai\|website=www.marineinsight.com\|access-date=2019-11-01}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/news/europe/imo-pushes-for-gender-equality-with-iamonboard-day-of-the-seafarer-theme/\|title=IMO pushes for gender equality with #IAmOnBoard Day of the Seafarer theme\|date=2019-06-25\|website=Seatrade Maritime - Shipping, Maritime and Offshore Marine News\|access-date=2019-11-01}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/international-women-seafarers-foundation-launched-in-mumbai-4921804/\|title=International Women Seafarers Foundation launched in Mumbai\|date=2017-11-04\|website=The Indian Express\|language=en-IN\|access-date=2019-11-01}}</ref>

	On 29 September 2019, she was honored by the Indian government as she featured in Bharat Ki Laxmi hashtag campaign which was introduced by the Indian Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]] to celebrate the achievements of the Indian women as a part of the [[Mann Ki Baat]] series.~~<ref>~~{{~~Cite web~~\|url=https://www.republicworld.com/india-news/general-news/indias-first-woman-captain-radhika-menon-honoured-by-govt-of-india\|title=India's first woman captain, Radhika Menon honoured by Govt of India\|website=Republic World\|access-date=~~2019-11-01~~}}~~</ref>~~		On 29 September 2019, she was honored by the Indian government as she featured in Bharat Ki Laxmi hashtag campaign which was introduced by the Indian Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]] to celebrate the achievements of the Indian women as a part of the [[Mann Ki Baat]] series.{{cn\|date=November 2021}}

	== See also ==		== See also ==

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{{short description|Indian Navy officer}}
{{Distinguish|Radhika Menon}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2020}}
{{Use Indian English|date=January 2020}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Radhika Menon
| birth_date =
| birth_place = [[Kodungallur]], Kerala
| education =
| alma_mater = All India Marine College, [[Kochi]]
| occupation = [[naval officer]]
| known_for = First female captain of the [[Indian Merchant Navy]]
| relatives =
}}

'''Radhika Menon''' is an Indian female [[merchant navy officer]] currently serving as the captain of the Indian Merchant Navy.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/udaipur/women-should-raise-voice-when-faced-with-restrictions-nations-1st-female-merchant-navy-officer/articleshow/57471351.cms|title=Raise voice if faced with restrictions: Country's first woman merchant navy officer|date=5 March 2017|newspaper=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2019-11-01}}</ref> She is also the first female captain of the Indian Merchant Navy who also leads the oil products tanker Suvarna Swarajya. In 2016, Radhika also became the first woman to receive the IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://safetyatsea.net/news/2018/women-in-shipping-radhika-menon-radio-officer-shipping-corporation-of-india/|title=Women in shipping – Radhika Menon, radio officer, Shipping Corporation of India – IHS Markit Safety at Sea|website=safetyatsea.net|access-date=2019-11-01}}</ref> She is well known for her rescue operation which she conducted successfully in June 2015 saving seven fishermen who were trapped for a week in a boat.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-38063326|title=Indian woman wins sea bravery award|date=2016-11-22|access-date=2019-11-01|language=en-GB}}</ref> she is in the adivosary board of delhi based maritime magazine name [[Sea and Coast]].<ref>{{cite web |title=ADVISORY BOARD |url=http://www.seaandcoast.in/advisory |website=www.seaandcoast.in}}</ref>

== Early life ==
She was born and raised in [[Kodungallur]] of Kerala. She completed a radio course at the All India Marine College in [[Kochi]] and initially began her career as a radio officer at the [[Shipping Corporation of India]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.indiatimes.com/news/india/the-life-of-radhika-menon-india-s-first-female-merchant-navy-captain-to-win-top-bravery-award-266004.html|title=Meet Radhika Menon - India's First Female Merchant Navy Captain To Win A Top Bravery Award|date=2016-11-23|website=indiatimes.com|language=en|access-date=2019-11-01}}</ref>

== Career ==
After a brief stint with Shipping Corporation of India, she became a prominent cadre of the Indian Navy. In 2012, she was appointed as the captain of the Indian Merchant Navy and became the first ever female captain of the Indian Merchant Navy. In the same year, she took charge as the leader of oil tanker Suvarna Swarajya which weighs about 21, 827 tonne.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thebetterindia.com/61249/captain-radhika-menon-merchant-navy-award-for-bravery/|title=Know Captain Radhika Menon, the First Woman in the World to Win Bravery at Sea Award|date=2016-07-11|website=The Better India|language=en-US|access-date=2019-11-01}}</ref>

She was awarded the [[International Maritime Organization]] Award in November 2016 for her successful courageous rescue operation which she led from the front in June 2015 rescuing seven fishermen who were trapped at the [[Bay of Bengal]] in a sinking boat which capsized due to engine failure and breakdown of the boat's anchor as a result of a sea storm.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://new.abb.com/news/detail/16987/at-the-helm-captain-radhika-menon|title=At the helm: Captain Radhika Menon|website=new.abb.com|language=en|access-date=2019-11-01}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/logistics/bravery-award-for-indias-first-female-merchant-navy-captain/article9374744.ece|title=Bravery award for India's first female Merchant Navy captain|agency=Press Trust of India|website=@businessline|language=en|access-date=2019-11-01}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dailynews.lk/2019/09/25/features/197916/women-fore-seafaring|title=Women to the fore in seafaring|last=Silva|first=Pramod De|website=Daily News|language=en|access-date=2019-11-01}}</ref> The [[Government of India]] nominated her for the relevant award recognising her national duty and also notably became the first woman to receive the IMO Bravery award.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/captain-radhika-menon-to-receive-bravery-award-1429763|title=Indian Captain Radhika Menon Is First Woman To Get Bravery At Sea Award|website=NDTV.com|access-date=2019-11-01}}</ref>

Radhika also co-founded the International Women Seafarer's Foundation (IWSF) on 3 November 2017 along with fellow naval officers [[Suneeti Bala]] and [[Sharvani Mishra]] in [[Mumbai]] with the objective of motivating young women seafarers.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.marineinsight.com/marine/international-women-seafarers%E2%80%8B-foundation-%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8Blaunched-smooth-sailing-women-seafarers/|title=International Women Seafarer's Foundation established in Mumbai|website=www.marineinsight.com|access-date=2019-11-01}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/news/europe/imo-pushes-for-gender-equality-with-iamonboard-day-of-the-seafarer-theme/|title=IMO pushes for gender equality with #IAmOnBoard Day of the Seafarer theme|date=2019-06-25|website=Seatrade Maritime - Shipping, Maritime and Offshore Marine News|access-date=2019-11-01}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/international-women-seafarers-foundation-launched-in-mumbai-4921804/|title=International Women Seafarers Foundation launched in Mumbai|date=2017-11-04|website=The Indian Express|language=en-IN|access-date=2019-11-01}}</ref>

On 29 September 2019, she was honored by the Indian government as she featured in Bharat Ki Laxmi hashtag campaign which was introduced by the Indian Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]] to celebrate the achievements of the Indian women as a part of the [[Mann Ki Baat]] series.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.republicworld.com/india-news/general-news/indias-first-woman-captain-radhika-menon-honoured-by-govt-of-india|title=India's first woman captain, Radhika Menon honoured by Govt of India|website=Republic World|access-date=2019-11-01}}</ref>

== See also ==

* [[List of firsts in India]]
* [[List of people from Kerala]]

== References ==
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