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Coasts and Oceans
Number 55
Australian Centre for Maritime Studies, February 1998
The Australian Maritime Digest is published monthly by the Australian Centre for Maritime Studies on behalf of the Kindred Maritime Organisations for the benefit of the Australian maritime community.
The Federal Government will be stepping up its marine conservation efforts during 1998 as part of the UN International Year of the Ocean (IYO). The Government will also be calling on the community to play its part.
IYO activities in Australia were launched with the starter's gun at the Sydney-Hobart yacht race on Boxing Day. The Government invoked the spirit of Australia's great sailors - such as Sir James Hardy, Kay Cottee, and Ian Kiernan - who had sailed the world's oceans and seen first hand the damage being done. They had returned to Australia determined to protect our oceans and to see Australia played its part in a global effort to turn back the tide of degradation.
'This is the spirit we must capture in the International Year of the Ocean,' said Environment Minister, Senator Robert Hill. 'The community really must be the cornerstone of our efforts. It has already shown its commitment to protecting our coasts and beaches through the successful Coastcare program.'
The Government would build on that commitment through the $125 million Coast and Clean Seas program under the Natural Heritage Trust. This represented the largest funding commitment made by any Australian Government to protect and manage the marine environment.
Senator Hill signalled that Australia would use the International Year to stamp itself as a world leader on marine conservation issues.
Central to those efforts in 1998 would be the release of Australia's first ever Oceans policy which would be one of the first of its kind in the world. It would promote the sustainable use ofAustralia's ocean resources while protecting the plants and animals of the marine environment.
Among its priorities would be a reduction in sewage and stormwater pollution, protection of threatened marine life, helping prevent and eradicate marine pests, and increasing our ability to protect the coastline against oil spills. [continued on page 7]
A major national oceans policy conference was hosted by the Federal Government in Canberra in December.
The conference brought together over 100 marine experts from industry, defence, science, conservation and culture to discuss the development of Australia's first comprehensive national oceans policy.
The forum considered the key issues central to the oceans policy, which would be designed to guide Australia's ecologically sustainable use of its vast ocean and seabed resources well into the 21st century.
These issues included the conservation of Australia's marine biodiversity, social, cultural and heritage values, sustainable industries and new employment opportunities.
Eight discussion papers on these key issues had already been released for public comment. They examined the many competing activities which took place in the marine environment including shipping and transport, the exploitation of living and non-living resources, scientific research and tourism and recreation.
The finalisation of an Oceans Policy will mean that for the first time in Australia's history there will be a comprehensive and integrated strategic framework for the planning, management and ecologically sustainable development of our marine industries.
The Forum builds on other consultative mechanisms already put in place, including a high level ministerial advisory group on oceans policy being chaired by former senior MP, David Connolly.
The Oceans Policy is being developed as part of the Coast and Clean Seas program under the Government's $1.25 billion Natural Heritage Trust.
It is expected a draft Oceans Policy will be released for public consideration in the near future. The final policy will be considered by Cabinet in the middle of 1998 which will coincide with the International Year of the Ocean.
For further information contact Matt Brown (Senator Hill's Office), phone (02) 6277 7640, or Philip Burgess (Environment Australia), phone (02) 6274 1418.
The total value of Australian fisheries production increased by an estimated four per cent to $1.76 billion in 1996-97, the Acting Executive Director of the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics (ABARE), Dr Stephen Beare, said late last year when releasing Australian Fisheries Statistics 1997.
This was particularly good news following the estimated six per cent fall in the gross value of production in 1995-96. The increase came about mostly as a result of a 39 per cent increase in the gross value of pearl production and a 10 per cent increase in the estimated gross value of rock lobster production.
Despite a two per cent fall in the value of exports, the industry continues to be heavily export oriented. An estimated 74 per cent of the total value of production was exported over the past year. Japan continued to be the major market for exports of Australian fisheries products, accounting for 34 per cent of the total value of exports in 1996-97.
Imports of fisheries products, mainly prawns, increased slightly to $701 million in 1996-97. However, Australia remained a substantial net exporter of fisheries products, with exports worth an estimated $1.3 billion.
The value of aquaculture production increased by 14 per cent, largely due to a sharp rise in the value of the major aquaculture products - pearls. Aquaculture continues to account for a growing share of total Australian fisheries production - 25 per cent in 1995-96.
The report, the seventh in an annual series published by ABARE, provides detailed data on fisheries production and trade for the Australian fishing industry.
For further information contact David Campbell, phone (02) 62722025. For copies of the report contact Richard Smethills, phone (02) 6272 2303.
Average profits fell in Commonwealth fisheries surveyed by ABARE reflecting lower catches and returns for some key species, Tom Waring, Manager of Minerals, Energy and Resources at ABARE, said when releasing Australian Fisheries Surveys Report 1997.
In ABARE's annual fisheries surveys program, three Commonwealth fisheries were surveyed in 1997 - south east trawl, northern prawn and Torres Strait prawn. Detailed estimates of the financial performance of the fleet in each fishery for a three year period 1994-95 to 1996-97 are provided in the report.
Lower prawn catches and lower export returns had an adverse impact on performance. In the northern prawn fishery, Australia's most valuable prawn fishery, average boat profit fell 50 per cent in 1995-96. The expectation for 1996-97 was for no recovery because, for the third consecutive year, catches of the higher priced tiger prawns declined.
A similar situation is faced by operators in the Torres Strait prawn fishery. In 1995-96 lower prawn catches and increasing costs resulted in fishery profits falling 29 per cent. Further deterioration in fishery profits was expected for 1996-97.
In the south east trawl, a multi-species fishery off south east Australia, fishery profits halved in 1995-96. Falls in fishing receipts and rises in total cash costs both contributed to this result.
However, outcomes were not uniform across the fleet. While performance in the inshore and danish seine sectors improved in 1995-96, boats operating in the offshore sector had a substantial fall in profitability.
In 1996-97 higher prices for most species are expected to have more than offset expected declines in catches, so that all sectors of Australia's most important fish trawl fishery will have experienced an improvement in profitability.
For further information, contact Debbie Brown, phone (02) 6272 2018. For copies of the report contact Richard Smethills, phone (02) 627 22303.
The Federal Government has announced six new appointments to the Board of the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC).
They are:
Dr Russell Reichelt has been reappointed as Chairman of FRDC for a second term and the Chairman and all six Directors have been appointed until 31 December 2000. They will serve with the FRDC's Executive Director, Mr Peter Dundas-Smith, and the Government Director, Mary Harwood.
Four outgoing Directors, Dr Burke Hill, Mr Ted Loveday, Mr Peter Shelley and Mr George Kailis, will leave after completing their terms on the Board.
For further information contact Bob Baudino, phone (02) 6277 7440 or (0419) 438818, Internet: http:/www.dpie.gov.au/dpie/pr/media_releases/ parer/index.html
The Federal Government has announced the addition of a 350 square-kilometre area to the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.
The new section includes coastal waters from Delcomyn Point to south of Corio Bay approximately 14 kilometres north of Yeppoon. Part of the new area is within the Shoalwater Bay Military Training Area.
Environment Minister, Senator Robert Hill, said the extension demonstrated Australia's continuing commitment to marine protection.
The Great Barrier Reef is recognised as one of the world's most outstanding marine protected areas. The latest addition to the marine park will enhance Australia's ability to protect and manage the biodiversity and other conservation values of this World Heritage area, which is the world's largest marine park.
The park's new area will be called 'Gumoo Woojabuddee', in accordance with a proposal by the Darumbal Aboriginal people from the region. The name translates as 'Bigfulla Water'.
The declaration is supported by the Darumbal Aboriginal people, the Department of Defence and the Queensland Government.
Senator Hill said including the area in the park implemented a recommendation by a Commission of Inquiry into Shoalwater Bay to incorporate all waters within the Shoalwater Bay Military Training Area into marine parks.
The park's new section is already part of the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Property. The preparation of a zoning plan for the new area will begin shortly.
For further information contact Julie Marks (Senator Hill's office), phone (02) 6277 7640, or Craig Sambell (GBRMPA), phone (077) 500 846.
The Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty (The Madrid Protocol), the 1991 agreement under which Antarctic nations agreed to prohibit mining in and around Antarctica, entered into force on 14 January.
The Australian Government welcomed the formal notification by Japan of its ratification of the Protocol, completing the required number of Antarctic Treaty Consultative Parties needed to bring the Protocol into force. A total of 26 countries are parties to the Protocol.
'The conclusion of the long process of obtaining formal approval of this historic agreement by all 26 Antarctic Treaty Consultative Parties is a major achievement,' Parliamentary Secretary for the Antarctic, Senator Ian Macdonald, said.
Senator Macdonald said the agreement heralded the beginning of a new era in the management of the world's largest wilderness.
The Antarctic provided a global scientific laboratory - a baseline against which we could measure pollution in more populated areas and from which we could obtain an early warning of changes in the global climate.
The Madrid Protocol designates Antarctica as a natural reserve devoted to peace and science, and bans mining activity. It requires nations of the Antarctic Treaty System to undertake environmental impact assessments when planning activities to minimise or avoid environmental impact, and to monitor or report on the conduct of these activities.
Five annexes to the protocol specify provisions on environmental impact assessment procedures, conserving plants and animals, managing waste, preventing marine pollution and establishing a protected area system.
The first four of these annexes entered into force with the Protocol on 14 January. Annex 5 (protected area system) has yet to be formally agreed on by all parties.
For further information contact Rex Moncur (Director, Australian Antarctic Division), phone 0419 399009, or Mark Elliot (Senator Macdonald's Office), phone (02) 6277 3665 or 0418 126425.
Ninety four community coastal repair and management projects in NSW have attracted over $1 million in Coastcare funding.
The projects are spread along the entire NSW coast and will continue community efforts to arrest damage to Australia's coastal and marine environment.
The Federal Government's $512,000 contribution to NSW Coastcare projects reflected the Government's ongoing commitment to involve the community in helping conserve and protect Australia's priceless coastal resource. The remainder of the funding came from the NSW Government.
The Coastcare program is in its third year in NSW with funding provided jointly, on a matching basis, by the Commonwealth and State Governments.
Coastcare is the community cornerstone of Coast and Clean Seas - the Federal Government's $125 million coastal and marine program under the Natural Heritage Trust. It is implemented as a partnership between the Commonwealth, States and Local Governments.
Details of project funding are available from Senator Hill's office.
For further information contact Matt Brown (Senator Hill's office), phone (02) 6277 7640, Barbara Jones (Environment Australia), phone (02) 6274 1296, or Sara Williams (Land and Water Conservation Department), phone (02) 9372 7606.
New export restrictions which came into force on 1 January will help protect some of Australia's most fascinating marine life. Export controls to protect Australia's seahorses, sea dragons and pipefishes (collectively called syngnathids) will contribute significantly to preserving our marine biodiversity.
The new restrictions will also help mark the beginning of the 1998 UN International Year of the Ocean.
Populations of seahorses, sea dragons and pipefishes have declined dramatically in many parts of the world through uncontrolled and excessive trade. There is strong demand for syngnathids for use in traditional Asian medicines and from the aquarium industry.
It is estimated that more than 150,000 specimens were exported from Australia between July 1995 and January 1997.
For further information contact Matt Brown (Senator Hill's office), phone 0419 693515 or (02) 6277 7640, or David Kay (Environment Australia), phone (02) 6250 0766.
Australia's declining populations of the Great White Shark and Grey Nurse Shark are now protected in the Australian Fishing Zone (AFZ) and in waters above the continental shelf.
The Federal Government has taken action to ensure the survival of both shark species by listing them as 'vulnerable' under the Endangered Species Protection Act.
Australia's populations of the Grey Nurse Shark have declined by more than 20 per cent in the past 30 years alone, and there are estimated to be less than 10,000 mature Great White Sharks remaining.
Close to 500 Great Whites die in our oceans each year as a result of human activity, particularly commercial fishing.
For further information contact Matt Brown (Senator Hill's office), phone 0419 693515 or (02) 6277 7640, or Bruce Male (Environment Australia), phone (02) 6250 0281.
The Federal Government has welcomed the entry into force of regulations creating the world's first chain of dugong sanctuaries.
The Great Barrier Reef Ministerial Council agreed in 1997 to create a two-tiered system of dugong sanctuaries as part of an emergency strategy to halt the decline in dugong numbers in the southern Great Barrier Reef region.
Dugong numbers in the southern Great Barrier Reef have fallen by between 50-80 per cent since the early 1980s. The creation of these sanctuaries provides renewed confidence that the decline can be halted.
Measures to implement the sanctuary system entered into force on 12 January. Under these measures, forms of mesh netting which represent a risk to dugong will be prohibited in Zone A Dugong Protected Areas. In Zone B Areas, relevant fishing practices will be modified. Other threats to dugong, such as indigenous hunting and loss of seagrass, are also being addressed.
For further information contact Atticus Fleming, phone 0419 693987.
The Federal Government has announced the go-ahead for the sale of ANL Limited.
The open tender trade sale will be managed by the Office of Asset Sales and Information Technology Outsourcing (OASITO).
ANL Limited is a wholly Commonwealth-owned shipping company that also operates land transportation and container 'park and servicing' interests. It formerly operated as the Australian National Line and was converted to a public company in 1989. The company has a history of operating losses including in every year since 1990-91.
A Government news release said the company has, however, been significantly transformed in the last two years through a rationalisation of its corporate headquarters and an exit from the loss-making Europe and Trans Tasman trades. ANL's results had improved from a loss of $19.4 million in 1994-95 to a loss of $1.6 million in 1996-97.
Business and legal advisers to OASITO will be selected shortly and it is expected that expressions of interest will be invited for the purchase of ANL early this year.
For further information contact David McLachlan (John Fahey's office), phone (02) 6277 7400, or Ian Hanke (Peter Reith's office), phone (03) 9650 0177.
The Single Permit System and the Continuing Permit System which allow foreign vessels to trade on the Australian coast will be streamlined to generate greater flexibility in interstate coastal trade.
The changes are aimed directly at the users of shipping services in the $l billion+ coastal trade and reflects the Government's desire to reduce costs for businesses and consumers.
Ship operators will receive Single Voyage Permits (SVP) more quickly due to the removal of the requirement that the maritime unions and Australian Shipowners' Association be given 24 hours notice prior to the granting of a permit.
As well, the cost of the SVP will be halved from $403 per permit to $200, saving shippers some $160,000 annually.
The reduced cost of the SVPs will benefit small shippers in particular as the cost penalties for carrying small volumes of cargo will be reduced.
The number of SVPs is expected to increase this year to more than 800 from 570 last year. The streamlining of the system is expected to see a further increase in the number of SVPs granted over coming months.
Continuing Voyage Permits (CVPs) will now also be easier to obtain due to the removal of the restriction that they be issued only when it is in the long term interest of the shipping industry. The fee for CVPs will be slashed from $2000 to $400.
The changes to the CVP system will see benefits flowing to industries that use shipping services rather than operators. The reforms will be implemented early this year.
For further information contact Ian Hanke, phone 0419 484095.
The Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) late last year announced its 1997-2000 Triennium Research Plan which outlines new research projects to address marine issues of national importance.
The Plan will ensure that the Institute's research targets protection of the marine environment for future generations, and the development of profitable and sustainable marine industries.
Each of the eight new research projects has clearly defined links with other AIMS projects and with research being undertaken collaboratively with other organisations.
The research program at AIMS addresses issues which impact on the EEZ and comes at a time when the Government is preparing Australia's Oceans Policy and Marine Science and Technology Plan, which are both due for release in 1998, the International Year of the Ocean.
The research projects cover the following areas:
For further information contact Cheryl Cartwright (Mr Moore's office), phone (02) 6277 7580.
The Shipping and Waterfront Reform Group has recently released the Waterfront Users' Resource Book, which outlines what users can do to encourage improved performance on the waterfront, by being more effective customers and demanding better service.
The Resource Book demonstrates to waterfront users that they need to be active in promoting improved performance in the interests of their international competitiveness.
The waterfront, particularly container and general cargo handling, needs to become more like other sectors of the economy, providing high quality service at least cost to its customers, based on productive and efficient workplaces with a customer focus. Strategies outlined in the book are based on the need to bring about this kind of commercial environment.
The Shipping and Waterfront Reform Group says issues for users include:
The Resource Book is not designed to promote legal action, conflict or confrontation. Its focus is economic. If industrial action does occur, it must be managed properly to reduce loss to the individual enterprise, the industry and the economy.
The Shipping and Waterfront Reform Group is a representative body covering importers and exporters, and consists of ACCI member organisations and a range of other industry associations. The focus of the Group over the past year has been the need for improved performance in container and breakbulk shipping, to match the far higher standards of our bulk commodities handling.
Copies of the Resource Book can be obtained from ACCI's Internet site at www.acci.asn.au, or by telephoning (02) 6273 2311.
For further information contact: Mark Paterson (Chief Executive, ACCI), phone (02) 6273 2311.
The Federal Government has made a number of new appointments to the Public Service following the retirement of Mr Tony Ayers as Secretary to the Department of Defence, and the resignation of Ms Philippa Smith, the Commonwealth Ombudsman.
The details of the changes are as follows:
All the appointments are for terms of five years with the exceptions of those of Mr Blunn and Mr Blick which are for three years. The appointments all begin on Thursday 5 February 1998 with the exceptions of those of Mr McLeod and Mr Blick which begin on Thursday 19 February 1998.
For further information contact the Prime Minister's office, phone (02) 6277 7700.
Australia's national search and rescue organisation, AusSAR, and the Royal Australian Navy provided a vastly-improved safety system for the recent Sydney to Hobart yacht race.
RAN squadrons 816 and 817 at HMAS Albatross, Nowra, had helicopters with droppable rescue equipment - including pumping equipment - on standby for three weeks from Boxing Day, when the 120-strong fleet sailed out of Sydney Harbour.
AusSAR also based one of its most senior search and rescue coordinators in Hobart to assist race organisers in the event of a mishap, and to assist in coordinating other possible rescues during the Melbourne to Hobart and Melbourne to Devonport races.
AusSAR, the Defence forces and race organisers spent months of planning to ensure that the best possible rescue services were in place for the Sydney-Hobart race.
For further information contact David Gray or Brian Hill, phone 018 148367.
Australian defence and high technology manufacturer, the Tenix Group - formerly Transfield Defence Systems Group - recently welcomed agreement with the Philippine Transport and Communication Department on construction of two Search and Rescue vessels as a signal of growing regional co-operation.
Tenix Group Managing Director, Mr Paul Salteri, said support from the Australian aid agency, AusAID, which provided grant funding, and Australia's Export Finance Insurance Corporation, which arranged mixed credit funding, had been 'critical' to the $US38.5 million contract for two 56-metre vessels.
'With the support of these organisations and the Australian Government, the Philippine Coast Guard will gain an all-weather search and rescue capability in the major shipping lanes between Manila and the Visayas,' Mr Salteri said.
'The vessels will also provide the capability to help in responding to natural disasters and marine pollution, and are an integral part of the comprehensive Marine Safety Improvement Program under way in the Philippines.'
The contract for construction and delivery of the vessels and crew training was signed in Manila on 10 December by the Secretary of the Department of Transport and Communication, the Hon. Arturo T. Enrile, and the CEO of Tenix Defence Systems, Mr Andrew Johnson.
The ships will be built by Tenix Shipbuilding WA at Henderson, south of Perth. They are scheduled for completion in the year 2000.
For further information contact Liam Bathgate (Manager, Group Communications, Tenix), phone 0417 268210.
A major expansion of cargo handling services at the Port of Brisbane will end the traditional duopoly on the Australian waterfront, Premier Rob Borbidge said recently.
Sea-Land (Australia) Terminal Services, the Australian subsidiary of a worldwide leader in container-shipping and transportation, has secured an agreement with the Port of Brisbane Corporation to operate at the newly completed Wharf Seven at Fisherman Islands.
The company plans to commence operations on 1 July 1998. It has taken a seven-year lease, with a three-year option, if performance targets relating to crane performance and throughput growth are met.
The agreement means Brisbane will be the first port in Australia to host three major marine terminal operators. The existing operators at the Port of Brisbane are Patrick's, operating on wharves One, Two and Three, and P&O Ports, on wharves Four, Five and Six.
Sea-Land operates a fleet of 99 container ships and around 208,000 containers in US and foreign trade, serving 120 ports. The company operates 28 marine terminal facilities across its global network.
Sea-Land in the US, owned by the CSX Corporation, returned revenue of US$4.1 billion, or 38 per cent of CSX's total operating revenue of US$10.5 billion, last financial year.
For further information contact Greg Jackson, phone (07) 3225 8866, or Irene Nisbet (Port of Brisbane), phone (07) 3258 4733.
The Port of Derby is set to re-establish itself as a gateway for trade in the West Kimberley region.
Premier Richard Court recently officially opened the $10 million Western Metals Derby Export Facility which will see nearly 120,000 tonnes of lead and zinc concentrate leave the port each year.
The Port of Derby was closed to commercial shipping in 1984 after nearly 20 years in operation - during which time it mainly served the region's pastoral community as an export facility for cattle traders.
Late last year the State Government gave control of the port to the Shire of Derby West Kimberley after the local authority received a proposal from Western Metals to use the wharf for the export of lead and zinc concentrates to Thailand, Korea, Japan and India.
The export facility, which includes a 20,000 tonne storage shed, moorings, covered conveyor and an 80 metre-long purpose-built barge, have all been designed to meet strict environmental standards.
For further information contact Casey Cahill, phone (08) 9222 9475.
The Savage River iron ore mine and Port Latta pelletising plant were officially re-opened late last year under Australian Bulk Minerals (ABM) management.
The first bulk carrier to be loaded with pellets from the new operation at Port Latta left with the first shipment of 71,000 tonnes on 8 December.
A second ship, carrying 15,000 tonnes of Savage River magnetite concentrate, left Port Latta the following day.
ABM and its contractors now had 220 people in permanent employment.
For further information contact Peter Hazelwood, phone: (03) 6233 2451, fax (03) 6223 2519, e-mail P.Hazelwood@dpac.tas.gov.au.
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It would also preserve the future of fishing by restoring fish habitats and promoting sustainable fishing practices, encourage sensible development in coastal areas, and monitor and control illegal fishing by foreign vessels.
It would build on our existing achievements such as our intention to declare the world's second largest marine park in the Great Australian Bight which would provide new protection for the Southern Right Whale, the Australian Sea Lion and a large sample of marine life which inhabits the sea floor.
In addition, the Government had extended the world's largest marine park, the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, and would continue its efforts to assist our neighbours to protect and conserve their coral reef systems.
The Government had also made a concerted effort to ensure the future of our marine life.
Australia has led the world in conservation efforts to save threatened marine species such as the albatross, the dugong, marine turtles and sharks. The first ever restrictions on exporting some of Australia's marine life including all species of seahorses, sea dragons and pipefishes have also been introduced.
The International Year of the Ocean would also give a renewed focus to Australia's efforts to establish a global sanctuary for whales, bringing to an end the cruel practice of whaling.
Australia now has one of the largest declared Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs) in the world, over 11 million square kilometres, an area larger than the Australian land mass. IYO activities will encourage the Australian community to play a greater role in caring for our oceans and help change damaging practices.
For further Information contact Will Jones (University of Sydney), phone (02) 9351 5636, Maria Simonelli (Environment Australia), phone (02) 6274 1906.
8-11 February 1998
Australian Map Circle 26th Annual Conference: 'Mapping Today - History Tomorrow'
University of Wollongong
Keynote speaker: Commodore R.J. Willis, Australian Hydrographer.
Contact: AMC '98, 36 Morandoo Avenue, Mount Keira NSW 2500
24-26 February 1998
Undersea Defence Technology Pacific 98
Sydney Convention Centre, Darling Harbour
Sponsored by Undersea Defence Technology and The Hydrographic Society (Australasian Branch)
Topics covered are: combat systems, environment/hydrography, mine warfare, non acoustic detection, operational analysis, ship design/signature management, sonar systems & processing, UUVs, weapons & countermeasures.
Contact: UDT Pacific 98, Nexus House, Swanley, Kent UK BR8 8HY, phone +44 1322 660070, fax +44 1322 661257; or Michael Calder, 20 Milham Crescent, Forestville NSW 2087, phone (02) 9451 2238, fax (02) 9975 7158.
18-19 May 1998
Conference: 'Oceans, Governance and Maritime Security'
Canberra
Jointly sponsored by the RAN Maritime Studies Program and the Centre for Maritime Policy , University of Wollongong.
Contact: Commander Dick Sherwood, Maritime Studies Program, Department of Defence, Canberra, phone (02) 6266 6114.
18-20 August 1998
Spillcon '98 - 7th International Oil Spill Conference: 'Oil Spills: Causes and Cures'
Cairns Convention Centre
Organised by the Australian Institute of Petroleum Ltd (AIP) and the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA). Endorsed by International Petroleum Industry Environmental Conservation Association (IPIECA), International Maritime Organization (IMO), Maritime Safety Authority of New Zealand (MSANZ).
The conference will cover the following themes: Causes and Prevention; Preparedness; Response Management; Post Spill Issues of Recent Incidents; Case Studies; Public Perception. An on-water demonstration of the latest in oil spill response equipment will be held.
Contact: Conference Secretariat, c/- The Meeting Planners, 108 Church Street, Hawthorn VIC 3122m, phone (03) 9819 3700, fax (03) 9819 5978, e-mail spillcon@meetingplanners.com.au
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