Press Release and Announcement Archive
Press Releases
October 3, 2011
Maersk Line, Limited Celebrates Name Giving of MAERSK PEARY
Maersk Line, Limited (MLL) and its guests celebrated the naming of its fourth U.S. flag tanker, the MAERSK PEARY, last Friday at the Half Moone Cruise and Celebration Center in Norfolk. The freshly painted, 591-foot ship sat pier-side in downtown Norfolk and was adorned with red, white and blue bunting as distinguished guests, customers, partners, and colleagues welcomed the vessel into MLL's U.S. flag fleet. More...
September 19, 2011
Maersk Line, Limited and Rickmers-Linie (America), Inc. Form U.S. Flag Project Cargo Partnership
Maersk Line, Limited and Rickmers-Linie (America), Inc. today announced a partnership to provide breakbulk and project cargo shipping using two newly-built multi-purpose ships to be operated under the U.S. flag. The partnership brings together the complementary capabilities of the two companies to offer customers a new option for moving large and heavy cargoes worldwide. More...
July 15, 2011
Maersk Line, Limited Wins U.S. Navy Prepositioning Operation and Maintenance Contract
ARLINGTON, Va., July 15, 2011 - Maersk Line, Limited (MLL) has been awarded a multi-year contract for the operation and maintenance of five container and rollon/roll-off ships in support of the Military Sealift Command's (MSC) and the Marine Corps Prepositioning Program. More...
July 1, 2011
Maersk Line, Limited Wins Ice-Strengthened Tanker Time Charter
Maersk Line, Limited (MLL) has been awarded a long-term time charter of an ice-strengthened tanker to support the U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command (MSC). The U.S. flag vessel will be able to deliver fuel worldwide and is expected to serve the research center at McMurdo Station, Antarctica and Thule Air Base, Greenland. More...
June 20, 2011
Maersk Line, Limited and Farrell Lines Hosts Future U.S. Merchant Mariners Aboard its Fleet
For the past 13 years, Maersk Line, Limited (MLL) has hosted more than 900 cadets from federal and state maritime academies to sail aboard its ships. This summer more than 60 cadets will train aboard 28 U.S. flag containerships and 4 pure car/truck carriers. More...
April 8, 2011
MLL Wins U.S. Navy Prepositioning Operation and Maintenance Contract
Maersk Line, Limited (MLL) has been awarded a contract for the operation and maintenance of two ships in the U.S. Navy Military Sealift Command's (MSC) Maritime Prepositioning Force, the USNS WHEAT and the USNS STOCKHAM. More...
October 27, 2010
Maersk Line, Limited Awarded Navy Contract for Energy Conservation Project
Maersk Line, Limited (MLL) has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division (NSWCCD), to assess and apply Advanced Waste Heat Recovery (AWHR) technology to Military Sealift Command (MSC) ships. More...
September 20, 2010
Maersk Line, Limited and Intermodal Structures Announce Strategic Partnership to Market Modular Building Systems
Maersk Line, Limited and two other A.P. Moller – Maersk companies have entered into a strategic partnership with Intermodal Structures, Inc. (IMS) to design, manufacture, market and deliver an innovative modular building system. More...
June 9, 2010
2010 MLL Hosts Cadets from All US Maritime Academies
For more than a decade, MLL has contributed to the training of future U.S. Merchant Mariners through its summer sailing program. More...
March 16, 2010
Maersk Line, Limited Introduces a Third U.S. Flag Tanker
Maersk Line, Limited (MLL) is pleased to announce the pending delivery of a third tanker to its U.S. flag fleet. More…
September 21, 2009
Maersk Line, Limited Wins U.S. Army Watercraft Management Contract
Maersk Line, Limited (MLL) has been awarded a contract for the Care of Supplies in Storage (COSIS) of U.S. Army watercraft. More…
May 22, 2009
Maersk Virginia Approached by Pirates in the Gulf of Aden
Maersk Line, Limited reported today that pirates in the Gulf of Aden approached the M/V MAERSK VIRGINIA, a 950-foot 4300-TEU U.S. flag container ship owned and operated by the company, while en route to Salalah, Oman. More…
April 17, 2009
Arrival of Captain Richard Philips
Maersk Line, Limited announced today that Captain Richard Phillips, Master of the Maersk Alabama, has left Mombasa, Kenya on a private flight and is expected to arrive in Burlington, Vt. between 1545 and 1645 EDT. More…
April 15, 2009
Arrival of the Crew of the Maersk Alabama
Maersk Line, Limited announced that the crew of the Maersk Alabama left Mombasa, Kenya on a chartered flight today and is expected to arrive at Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland between 2130 EDT on Wednesday and 0030 EDT on Thursday. More…
April 14, 2009
Captain Phillips and the Crew of the Maersk Alabama Returning - REVISED
The media advisory earlier today provided an incorrect number at Andrews Air Force Base. Media interested in covering the arrival (photo opportunity only) should RSVP to the 316th Wing, Public Affairs Office, at Andrews Air Force Base at 301-981-4511. No RSVPs will be taken after 4:00 p.m., April 15. More…
April 14, 2009
Captain Phillips and the Crew of the Maersk Alabama Returning to U.S.
Maersk Line, Limited today announced that Captain Richard Phillips and the crew of the Maersk Alabama are expected to return to the United States late on Wednesday, April 15, 2009 on a chartered flight from Mombasa, Kenya. More…
April 13, 2009
Photograph of Captain and Mrs. Phillips
Mrs. Andrea Phillips, the wife of Captain Richard Phillips, has asked Maersk Line, Limited to make the attached family photograph of the couple available to the media for publication. More…
April 13, 2009
Press Briefing with Andrea Phillips
Mrs. Andrea Phillips, the wife of Captain Richard Phillips, will provide a statement at a press briefing today, April 13, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. EDT, in Burlington, Vt. More…
April 12, 2009
Media Briefing by CEO John Reinhart
John Reinhart, President and Chief Executive Officer of Maersk Line, Limited, will brief the media on the rescue of Captain Phillips at 3:30 p.m. EDT in Norfolk, Va. More…
April 12, 2009
Captain Richard Phillips Rescued
Maersk Line, Limited was informed by the U.S. government at 1330 EDT today that Captain Richard Phillips has been rescued. More…
April 12, 2009
U.S. Navy Sighting of Captain Phillips
Maersk Line, Limited was informed this morning that the U.S. Navy had sight contact of Captain Richard Phillips earlier today. More…
April 11, 2009
Update on Maersk Alabama and Media Briefing by CEO John Reinhart
Maersk Line, Limited today announced that the Maersk Alabama is expected to arrive at the Port of Mombasa, Kenya, late on Saturday, April 11, local time. More…
April 11, 2009
E-mail Address Established
Maersk Line, Limited has established an email address where concerned persons from around the world may send messages of support for the captain, crew and families of the Maersk Alabama. More…
April 10, 2009
Statement from Mrs. Andrea Phillips
Mrs. Andrea Phillips, wife of Captain Richard Phillips, has requested we release the following on her behalf: More…
April 9, 2009
Maersk Alabama Situation: 0630 EDT Update
The current situation involving the Maersk Alabama has remained much the same throughout the night. More…
April 9, 2009
Maersk Alabama Situation: 1300 EDT Update
The situation involving the Maersk Alabama and her crew continues to evolve. More…
April 9, 2009
Maersk Alabama Update
We want to respond to inquiries with the most recent information in a consistent manner. More…
April 8, 2009
Maersk Alabama Situation
Maersk Line, Limited is able to confirm that the crew of the Maersk Alabama is now in control of the ship. More…
March 9, 2009
Maersk Line, Limited Kicks Off Fundraising Drive for United Seamen’s Service
In an effort help generate support for the United Seamen’s Service (USS), Maersk Line, Limited (MLL) has established a company-wide fundraising drive in which the company will provide a dollar-for-dollar match for all donations made by MLL employees to USS from February through October 2009. More…
February 3, 2009
Maersk Line, Limited Awarded USC-06 Transportation Contract
The U.S. Transportation Command (TRANSCOM) has selected Maersk Line, Limited (MLL) for an award under the Universal Services Contract-06 (USC-06) program. More…
January 29, 2009
Maersk Line, Limited Awarded $2.5 Military Sealift Command Time Charter
The U.S. Navy’s Military Sealift Command (MSC) has awarded Maersk Line, Limited (MLL) a time charter contract for M/V MAERSK CONSTELLATION. More…
January 14, 2009
Maersk Line, Limited Awarded Ships Achieve Seven-Year Safety Milestone
M/V LTC JOHN U.D. PAGE, one of two Maersk Line, Limited-operated ammunition prepositioning ships in Military Sealift Command’s Prepositioning Program, marked an extraordinary safety milestone on December 28, 2008, as the ship’s crew celebrated seven years of operations without suffering a lost time accident (LTA). More…
September 4, 2008
Maersk Line, Limited Awarded Contract to Conduct Coast Guard Icebreaker Study
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has awarded Maersk Line, Limited (MLL) a contract to conduct a Lay-up, Deactivation and Reactivation Study of the USCGC POLAR STAR (WAGB 10). More…
August 27, 2008
Maersk Line, Limited Adds Tanker to U.S. Flag Fleet to Support U.S. Government Customers
Maersk Line, Limited (MLL) has completed the purchase of a 47,000 DWT product tanker to add to its U.S. flag vessel fleet. More…
July 15, 2008
Maersk Line, Limited Purchases Two U.S. Flag Combination Ships
Maersk Line, Limited (MLL) has completed the purchase of two U.S. flag general cargo and roll-on/roll-off combination ships, formerly employed under long-term charter to the U.S. Navy’s Military Sealift Command (MSC). More…
July 7, 2008
Maritime Safety Consortium Recognizes MLL for Safety Excellence
American Maritime Safety, Inc., (AMS) has announced that Maersk Line, Limited (MLL) has been awarded a 2008 AMS Maritime Safety Award. More…
June 20, 2008
Direct-to-Dock Rail Delivery of Military Cargo Increases Efficiency, Reduces Emissions
Maersk Line, Limited (MLL) announces the completion of the first direct-to-dock rail delivery of U.S. military cargo at the new APM Terminals facility in Portsmouth, Va. More…
May 22, 2008
Maersk Line, Limited Ships to Host Cadets from All U.S. Maritime Academies in 2008-2009
Maersk Line, Limited (MLL) announced today that it will host cadets from every U.S. maritime academy aboard its ships in 2008 and 2009. More…
February 19, 2008
Maersk Line, Limited Adds Two U.S. Flag Ro/Ro Vessels to MSP and VISA
Maersk Line, Limited (MLL) announces the addition of two U.S. flag roll-on/roll-off vessels in the Maritime Security Program (MSP) and Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement (VISA). More…
December 3, 2007
Team MLL Submits Unique Design for Joint High Speed Vessel Competition
Maersk Line, Limited (MLL) announced today that it has submitted a bid to design and build the U.S. Department of Defense’s Joint High Speed Vessel (JHSV). More…
Announcements
November 3, 2011
Bill Kenwell honored with Vincent T. Hirsch Maritime Award
The Navy League of the United States will honor Bill Kenwell, Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer at Maersk Line, Limited with the "Vincent T. Hirsch Maritime Award" during a special topic breakfast on December 2, 2011. The Vincent T. Hirsch Maritime Award is named for a patron of the Merchant Marine and past National President of the Navy League. This award is presented to an individual in private or public life whose efforts and/or achievements have contributed substantially to an increased public awareness of the vital role of a privately-owned U.S.-flag merchant fleet, both to the United States defense establishment and to the nation's economic well being.
October 13, 2011
Maersk Line, Limited Joins the Virginia Offshore Wind Coalition
The Virginia Offshore Wind (VOW) Coalition has added Maersk Line, Limited (MLL), a Norfolk‐based shipping line, to a growing list of members that are supporting VOW's efforts to develop the offshore wind industry in Virginia. More…
October 6, 2011
Gordan Van Hook Presents at the Military Sealift Command Far East Commanders Conference
Gordan Van Hook, Maersk Line, Limited's (MLL) Senior Director of Innovation and Concept Development, presented on piracy best practices at the Military Sealift Command Far East (MSCFE) Commanders Conference in Sembawang, Singapore on October 6, 2011. Mr. Van Hook is a retired U.S. Navy captain with an extensive experience in maritime security. Drawing from his experience both within industry and the Navy, Mr. Van Hook has played an integral role in MLL's security practices and the rescue coordination of the MAERSK ALABAMA crew, which had been hijacked by Somali pirates in 2009. The MSCFE Commanders Conference brings together commanders and those they work most closely together to discuss area and global issues. Gordan's participation in the conference is a true honor as MLL was the only industry partner invited to speak at this event.
July 24, 2011
Maersk Line, Limited's Vessel Rescues an American Citizen in the North Pacific Ocean
On July 24, 2011, the containership SEALAND COMET was en route from Yokohama, Japan to Los Angeles, United States when the captain of the vessel received a distress call from the Japanese Coast Guard, requesting assistance in the search and rescue mission of a sailboat. The containership immediately diverted course and proceeded to search for the 30 foot white hull yacht off the coast of Japan. At 7:10 am, the sailboat was observed drifting without sails in rough seas. Read More...
July 23, 2011
First Female in Over a Decade Named Captain of a Special Mission Ship
In Sasebo, Japan on July 23rd, 2011, Jennifer Brokaw disembarked as chief officer and boarded a new special mission ship to assume the position of captain. This occasion marked the first time that a female has reached the level of captain in the special mission division in over 10 years. More…
June 21, 2011
MLL Colleagues Speak at OSAC Maritime Security Seminar
The Department of State's Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC) recently held its Maritime Security Conference on June 15 in Washington, DC. The maritime industry came together to discuss current maritime security issues and solutions. MLL's Patrick Callahan, Director of HSSEQ spoke about leveraging experience and private sector challenges over the last year. Ed Hanley, VP, Labor Relations at MLL also spoke on the roles of industry and the U.S. government in maritime security.
June 21, 2011
15 MLL Vessels Receive Devlin Awards
On June 2, Chamber of Shipping (CSA) of America hosted it's annual Devlin Safety Awards luncheon. This award allows U.S. maritime industry to publicly recognize those responsible for safe ship operations. More…
June 21, 2011
Bill Kenwell interviewed for Military Logistics Forum, page 44. More...
May 11, 2011
Congratulations to Our Sister Company, Maersk Line, Recepient of the FMC Chairman's Earth Day Award
Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Richard A. Lidinsky, Jr. today announced that Maersk Line has received the Chairman's Earth Day Award for innovation and environmental leadership in vessel operation, vessel design, and efforts to increase carbon emissions transparency. More…
April 28, 2011
Maersk Line, Limited Sponsoring 2011 NASOH Conference
Maersk Line, Limited (MLL) is sponsoring the 2011 North American Society for Oceanic History (NASOH) Conference at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia May 12 - 15. More…
April 27, 2011
Maersk Michigan Master and Crew Honored for Rescuing Two Men
On June 21, 2010, Ross served as Master for the Maersk Michigan while destined for Sitrah, Bahrain. The ship was operating under sail orders from Sealift Logistics Command Central with a U.S. Navy Embarked Security Team (EST). More…
April 25, 2011
Steve Carmel Appointed to Hydrographic Services Review Panel (HSRP)
Steve Carmel, Senior Vice President of Maritime Services at Maersk Line, Limited (MLL) was appointed to serve a three-year term as a member on the Hydrographic Services Review Panel (HSRP), a Federal Advisory Committee for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). More…
April 21, 2011
Chris Fertig takes on the Bermuda Challenge
David Seidman, editor of Boating Magazine had a vision of creating a challenge to see who could make it from New York, NY to Bermuda, the quickest and most efficiently in a trailerable boat. More…
February 8, 2011
Steve Carmel Speaks at the Transportation Research Board (TRB) Freight Day Event
Steve Carmel's comments on sustainability in the marine transportation sector. More…
February 1, 2011
Gordan Van Hook Speaking at WMU Foreign Policy Lecture
WMU will host retired Navy Capt. Gordan VanHook, who will present "Pirates on the High Seas." More…
February 1, 2011
Gordan Van Hook Article Published in Vanguard Magazine
Rising procurement, manpower, operations and maintenance costs are forcing the world's maritime services to re-examine traditional fleet management to minimize total ownership costs. More…
May 28, 2010
Maersk Line, Limited (MLL) Wins U.S. Navy Prepositioning Time Charter Contracts
MLL has been awarded two contracts for the time charter and operation of the MV SSG EDWARD A. CARTER JR. and the MV LTC JOHN U.D. PAGE vessels. More…
May 20, 2010
Maersk Represented at First Ever Congressional Sail-In
The American maritime industry fanned out across Capitol Hill May 13, holding meetings with 124 Members of Congress and staff during the first ever Maritime Industry Congressional "Sail- In". More…
April 30, 2010
Maersk Line, Limited (MLL) is proud to announce the launch of its new website!
The upgraded site is the result of several months of analysis, design and programming to align the site with the company's strategic objectives and presents more features than the previous edition. More…
April 26, 2010
Gordon Van Hook Article Published in Defense News
While maritime security has only recently been recognized by the U.S. Navy as a core capability, counterpiracy and other "low-end" maritime security missions must be considered unified, combined and joint missions if they are to be truly effective. More…
April 4, 2010
Steve Carmel Speaking at Maritime Security Challenges Conference.
Steve Carmel speaks about Maritime Piracy More…
March 23, 2010
Bill Kenwell speaking at NDTA Scott-St. Louis Chapter Luncheon
The Presentation takes on an ocean carrier’s perspective on commercially-enabled, end-to-end distribution in support of DoD mission. More…
March 17, 2010
Maersk Receives NDTA Quality Award at 2010 SDDC Symposium
NDTA is proud to announce recipients of the 2009 Quality Award. More…
January 20, 2010
John Reinhart Speaks on Piracy & Economy at Northwestern University
John Reinhart’s company made headlines in April when its ship, the Maersk Alabama, was hijacked by Somali pirates. More...
January 20, 2010
Hans Bean Lifecycle Strategies Article Published in TCG Pulse
Cost pressures have thrust lifecycle strategies to the forefront of doing business in maritime industries. More…