Award 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 awarded December 17, 2002 Ribbon of the Order For Naval Merit Precedence Next (higher) Order "For Military Merit" Next (lower) Order of Honour