- Time Period: Interwars Period
- Institution: 9 February 1930
- Country: France
The Ordre du Mérite Maritime (or Order of Maritime Merit in French) is a French order established on 9 February 1930 for services rendered by the seafarers to distinguish the risks involved and the services rendered by seamen.
Stressed over the importance of the economic role of the Merchant Navy to the country. The order was reorganized in 1948, and again by decree on 17 January 2002.
The order can be awarded to merchant marine crew, civilian administrators, and the crews of lifeboats and rescues, naval military personnel and individuals who have distinguished themselves in maritime field.
The Order of Merit has 3 degrees:
- Commandeur (commander)
- Officier (officer)
- Chevalier (knight)
