Captain Iain MacKenzie also previously served as a volunteer with the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) for 25 years.
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A Scottish seafarer has been recognised for keeping island communities connected after more than three decades working for CalMac ferries.
Captain Iain MacKenzie, 60, has served the company for 32 years, and on Wednesday, he will receive the prestigious Merchant Navy Medal for Meritorious Service which is celebrating its 20th anniversary today on Merchant Navy Day.
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