He established the successful Offshore Biological Programme cruises and helped superintend the building of replacement . Elliott was awarded the Polar Medal in 2004 and an MBE in 2005.
The passage describes Elliott's achievements in setting up a successful program for offshore biological research and his role in overseeing the construction of replacement vessels. He was recognized with the Polar Medal in 2004 and an MBE in 2005 for these contributions.