The ship was on its way to Latvia when a fire broke out on the car deck.

Stena Scandica was then near Gotska Sandön.

The Maritime Rescue Society, the Coast Guard, Greater Stockholm's fire service, the Rescue Service Östra Blekinge and Stena Scandica also receive the 112 award.

- The effort is a brilliant example of good coordination to save lives, property and the environment.

Coordinating and working together in a systematic way is essential in a crisis - this year's award winners have really demonstrated this, says Madeleine Raukas, CEO of SOS Alarm, in a statement.

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Smoke billows from the side of the ship just meters from the passengers on the upper deck.

Photo: Liga Tadziks