The Merchant Marine Gallant Ship Citation is an award of the United States Merchant Marine.

The Gallant Ship Citation is awarded by the Secretary of Transportation to vessels, including foreign vessels, for "participating in outstanding or gallant action in a marine disaster or other emergency to save life or property at sea.

"[1] A bronze Gallant Ship Citation Plaque is awarded to the vessels.

The officers and crew who served on those vessels designated as Gallant Ships are awarded a citation ribbon bar.

At the center of the ribbon is a silver seahorse device.