She is regarded as India’s first female master mariner. Captain Radhika Menon got her first command in the year 2012, when she assumed the post of radio officer with Shipping Corporation of India Ltd. She made India proud by winning the top international bravery award by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) for ‘Exceptional Bravery at sea 2016’. Her display of great determination and courage in rescuing seven fishermen from the sinking boat Durgamma made her a household name back then
She was honored with INDIAN WOMEN ACHIEVERS AWARD by the President of India on January, 20, 2018 at New Delhi
