ARTIGLIO EUROPE Foundation onlus
    Program of 4th Edition, 2007



Artiglio International Award 2007- 4th Edition. Theme: “Innovation and Research for Salvage and Recovery in Sea Depths”

Saturday June 9th, 2007
Viareggio – Congress Center “Principe di Piemonte”
10,30 – Awarding Ceremony
  Chairman Federico De Strobel

Acknowledgements of the Artiglio Europe Foundation to:

• Jean Le Garrec vice-President of the French Parliament (Assemblée    Nationale)
• Linea Blu – Program of the Italian TV dedicated to the Sea
• The Historical Diving Society - Italia Society for promotion of the    history of man’s underwater exploits

Conferment of the 2007 Artiglio International Award to:

SMIT International, Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Society of world renown for its involvement in several high-profile salvage operations, such as the Russian submarine KURSK in the Barents sea (The award will be received by Mr. Hans van Rooij, Managing Director Salvage of SMIT International)

At end of ceremony, toast in honor of the recipients


16,00 – Visit to the Historical Nautical Museum, Viareggio

17,00 – Visit to PERINI NAVI shipyard

21,00 – Gala Dinner – Rotary Club Viareggio Versilia