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PRESS RELEASES FROM 2008




January

U.S. Department of Transportation Sells Three Ships for Recycling; One from James River, Two from Texas (01/29/08)

February

Agreement Means New Jobs for U.S. Mariners on LNG Tankers (02/08/08)

April

Maritime Administration Awards $9.8 Million in Shipyard Grant; New Program Encourages, Strengthens Small Shipyards (04/24/08)

August

Progress Celebrated as 75th Ship Leaves James River Fleet (08/06/08)

Agreement Signed By Maritime Administration, Hapag-Lloyd Creates Training Opportunities for Merchant Marine Cadets (08/12/08)

 

 

 

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