Order of Naval Merit (Russia)
| Order "For Naval Merit" | |
|---|---|
Order "For Naval Merit" (obverse) | |
| Type | Single grade order |
| Awarded for | Excellence in worldwide oceanic activities in favour of Russian military and economic security |
| Presented by | Russian Federation |
| Eligibility | Citizens of the Russian Federation |
| Status | Active |
| Established | February 27, 2002 |
| First award | December 17, 2002 |
Ribbon of the Order For Naval Merit | |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Order "For Military Merit" |
| Next (lower) | Order of Prigorov |
The Order "For Naval Merit" (Russian: Орден «За морские заслуги») is a state decoration of the Russian Federation bestowed for excellence in military or economic maritime endeavours. It was established on February 27, 2002 by Decree of the President of the Russian Federation № 245. Its statute was amended by presidential decree № 1099 of September 7, 2010.