Premier Exhibitions, Inc. CEO Recognized By Navy League Council For Producing The First Ever Complete View Of The RMS Titanic Wreck Site

ATLANTA, Nov. 16, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Premier Exhibitions, Inc. (Nasdaq:PRXI), a major provider of museum-quality exhibitions throughout the world, today announced that CEO Chris Davino will be presented with the Roosevelts' Science Award from the Navy League Council for his work over the summer in helping to preserve the legacy of the RMS Titanic. The award ceremony will take place tonight at the Marriott Marquis in New York City and starts at 6 pm ET.

This past August, Mr. Davino brought together a team of leading archaeologists, oceanographers, and scientists for a 20 day excursion to the RMS Titanic wreck site. Having partnered on the mission with Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and the Waitt Institute, the trip has become known as "a mission of firsts" as revolutionary technologies were employed, including acoustic imaging sonar and exceptionally high-resolution 3-D imaging, to produce the first comprehensive view of the entire RMS Titanic wreck site. The team was able to map the site with greater accuracy than that achieved on any previous wreck site exploration.

In what was arguably the most technologically advanced scientific expedition to RMS Titanic ever organized, the team also included The Institute of Nautical Archaeology, The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Marine Sanctuaries Program, and The National Park Service's Submerged Resources Center.

Richard Heller, the New York Navy League Dinner Chairman, stated that it was Chris Davino's energy and focus that brought about the recent successful dive of the RMS Titanic. "By bringing together individuals from each of these prestigious organizations to digitally map wreckage of the RMS Titanic like never before, Chris has helped to create a data base that will be studied for years to come. He well deserves this award."

"Premier Exhibitions, Inc.'s goal with this three week mission was about a broader mandate in maintaining and preserving the wreck site as a cultural resource. Surprisingly, 30 to 40 percent of the wreck site had not previously been imaged and studied. The team accomplished a significant feat in using the world's most advanced equipment to create the first comprehensive survey map of the entire wreck site," stated Mr. Davino. "It was important for me to help bring together the experts from the oceanic, scientific, and archeological communities to forge a common understanding of the wreck site and come to a mutual viewpoint for the longer term plan for the RMS Titanic. Having a prestigious organization like the Navy League Council recognize these efforts is truly an honor."