]]
Coasts and Oceans
Number 64
Australian Centre for Maritime Studies, November 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.
Ministers with significant responsibilities in the field of national maritime affairs:
| Prime Minister | The Hon John Howard, MP |
|---|---|
| Minister for Trade (Deputy Prime Minister) | The Hon Tim Fischer, MP |
| Minister for Foreign Affairs | The Hon Alexander Downer, MP |
| Treasurer | The Hon Peter Costello, MP |
| Minister for Transport and Regional Services | The Hon John Anderson, MP |
| Minister for the Environment and Heritage (Leader of the Government in the Senate) | Senator the Hon Robert Hill |
| Minister for Communications, Information Technology and the Arts | Senator the Hon Richard Alston |
| Minister for Employment, Workplace Relations and Small Business | The Hon Peter Reith, MP |
| Minister for Defence | The Hon John Moore, MP |
| Minister for Education, Training and Youth Affairs | The Hon Dr David Kemp, MP |
| Minister for Industry, Science and Resources | Senator the Hon Nick Minchin |
| Attorney-General | The Hon Daryl Williams, AM QC MP |
| Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry | The Hon Mark Vaile MP |
For Shadow Ministry see page 7.
The Federal Government will provide an additional $50 million to improve management and protection for Australia's marine environment. Federal Environment Minister, Senator Robert Hill, said this when releasing the Government's environment policy - Our Living Heritage.
The money is on top of the $125 million allocated from the Natural Heritage Trust for the Coasts and Clean Seas program which is helping communities reduce marine pollution, protect marine species and rehabilitate stretches of our coastline.
The new finding, to be sourced from consolidated revenue and the Natural Heritage Trust, will support the implementation of the oceans policy, which will be completed soon after the recent election.
One of the key objectives of the oceans policy is to support coordinated and 'ecosystem' based management for our oceans, to ensure that all marine sectors are working together and that the environmentally artificial boundary between Commonwealth and State waters does not hinder sound management of our oceans.
The Government - to help achieve this - will establish a new Regional Marine Planning process which will be designed to protect the conservation values of our oceans and to provide long-term security to marine-based industries.
For each region, the Plans will determine what areas should be assessed for inclusion in the marine park system, determine the long term needs of industry, establish gaps in our scientific knowledge and priorities for future scientific research.
These Plans will ensure that increased marine resource-use occurs sustainably and that we avoid the development of the type of conflicts that have surrounded the use of natural resources on land. While they will focus on Commonwealth waters, the States will be invited to participate in the development of the Plans to extend their coverage into State waters.
The Regional Marine Plans will be considered by all relevant Ministers and, when finalised, will guide all Commonwealth marine agencies.
The oceans program will also support action to improve marine water quality. The Federal Government will support the development of national marine and estuarine water quality standards through the National Environment Protection Council. It will also increase efforts to rehabilitate sites affected by acid sulfate soils and ban the use of the anti-fouling paint, trubutyltin, after 2006.
These measures will build on the $50 million that the Federal Government allocated to the Clean Seas program to reduce sewage and stormwater pollution.
The Government has also decided to increase funding for the declaration and management of Commonwealth marine parks. It strongly supports the development of a network of marine parks to protect conservation values in Australian waters. So far, the Government has declared the world's second largest marine park in the Great Australian Bight and has announced its intention to establish parks in five other areas.
The new funding will allow the Federal Government to increase its efforts to identify sites for marine parks and improve the management of those and existing parks.
The package will also increase support for efforts to avoid the introduction of exotic marine pests through ballast water and establish a national moorings program to protect sensitive marine environments from anchor drag.
The Government will also improve protection for threatened and endangered marine species. At the next meeting of the Convention on the International Trade of Endangered Species (CITES), the Australian Government will nominate the Great White Shark for listing to stop the international trade of this endangered species.
It will also remove the blanket exemption currently given to marine species under the Wildlife Protection Act which controls the trade of native wildlife. In future, Australia will only exempt species that are harvested under ecosystem-based management plans.
A recovery plan for Australia's endangered turtles will also be completed.
For further information contact: Matt Brown (Senator Hill's office), phone (02) 6277 7640 or 0414693515.
The Federal Government will provide an additional $3.4 million over three years to strengthen on-ground surveillance and enforcement measures in the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area.
The boost for surveillance and enforcement action will strengthen protection for the Reef and will ensure that activities such as tourism and fishing are carried out in a sustainable manner.
The Government believes that most users of the Great Barrier Reef respect the rules and do their best to protect the Reef. It is the few 'cowboys' that can potentially ruin it for everyone. The Government will work with the vast majority of tourism and fishing operators who do the right thing in its efforts to catch the cowboys and stamp out illegal activity.
The funds will be directed to on-ground enforcement action targeting, for example, illegal fishing and compliance with permits for tourism operations. Extra policing will mean greater protection for sensitive areas of the Reef and for species such as the dugong.
The Government will also reform the governance arrangements of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority to establish clearer lines of responsibility and to improve engagement with stakeholders and the community. The reforms will be designed to produce a greater focus on outcomes. A consultation paper on potential reforms will be released seeking community input.
The Government will also, in consultation with the tourism industry, implement a strategy to reduce what it terms 'tourism operator licence latency.' This is designed to ensure a prosperous, sustainable Great Barrier Reef tourism industry. Reducing latency is a win/win outcome. It will provide a fair go for all tourism operators - big or small - and will ensure tourism numbers are ecologically sustainable.
For further information contact: Matt Brown (Senator Hill's office), phone (02) 6277 7640 or 0414693515.
The Federal government will provide $1 million from the Natural Heritage Trust to significantly boost efforts to clean up Moreton Bay, recognised as being one of Australia's most important coastal areas.
It is an internationally listed wetland and is of enormous conservation importance. Its fishing industry and recreational values also make the Bay an important asset for the people of Queensland.
However, increased urbanisation in the Brisbane area has put Moreton Bay under pressure. The Bay faces some significant environmental issues such as stormwater runoff, sediment loads, water resource-use, nutrient enrichment, habitat degradation, seagrass loss and localised algal blooms.
The $1 million package for Moreton Bay will help address these problems by directly tackling stormwater runoff, improving management of the Bay, increasing monitoring and supporting a public education campaign.
$350,000 will be provided to establish wetlands on Cabbage Tree Creek and Freshwater Creek which both flow into Hayes inlet, which has been identified as a 'hot spot' of environmental degradation. The wetlands will filter water flowing into the Bay and significantly reduce the sediment and nutrient loads of those Creeks.
The Government has also allocated $250,000 to treat stormwater flowing into the Bay at Manly and will work with the Brisbane City Council to determine the most appropriate devices reduce stormwater in that area.
An amount of $50,000 will be provided for new stormwater facilities at Calamvale to reduce pollution upstream. The facilities will also help improve water quality in the Karawatha Forest Reserve.
The Federal Government will also provide $40,000 to help translate the Brisbane River and Moreton Bay Water Quality Strategy into action plans that will help councils and planners respond to water quality problems.
Community education and monitoring are also important components of improving water quality and $280,000 will therefore be provided to establish an education campaign and put in place localised and broad-scale monitoring.
For further information contact: Matt Brown (Senator Hill's office), phone (02) 6277 7640 or 0414693515.
The Federal Government will spend an extra $16 million over four years to patrol Australia's remote sub-Antarctic waters against illegal fish pirates.
The number of patrols will be increased through the use of civilian vessels which can remain on station for many weeks at a time. The patrols will act as a major deterrent against pirates taking fish illegally. Australia will also amend the fisheries laws to make our surveillance and enforcement more effective.
The announcement followed the handing out of sentences against the masters of two vessels involved in illegal fishing in sub-Antarctic waters earlier this year.
The Royal Australian Navy and the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) arrested the two foreign vessels, the Salvora and the Big Star for fishing illegally in Australian waters around the remote Heard Island and McDonald Islands Territory.
The WA District Court recently ordered that the masters pay $100,000 each in fines, and the forfeiture of the vessels, gear, and catch to the Commonwealth. The two vessels were released under bond, and their owners had 30 days to decide whether to return them or forfeit $2 million.
For further information contact Bill McKinley, phone (02) 6277 7440 or 0419 607487.
An Australian commercial fisherman has been elected Chairman of the world fishing industry peak body, the International Coalition of Fishing Associations (ICFA).
Mr Nigel Scullion's election to the Chairmanship of ICFA is recognition of the leading role Australian industry plays in the development of effective and sustainable fisheries management policies both domestically and internationally.
Mr Scullion is also Chairman of Australian Seafood Industry Council (ASIC) and the Northern Territory Fishing Industry Council. He was elected the ICFA position for the 1998-99 year and replaced Mr Victor Kamentsev, the head of the Russian fishing industry body, VARPE.
ICFA was formed in 1988 with the objective of ensuring the oceans are preserved and maintained as a major food source for people of the world. It is an international non-government organisation representing national fisheries trade and seafood association groups.
ICFA brings together the top association leaders in the world's commercial fishing and aquaculture industries and provides a unified voice and representation in international forums. Australia, through the Australian Seafood Industry Council, has been a member since 1996.
The ICFA annual meeting, held in St Petersburg in mid-September, was attended by industry representatives from 20 of the world's major fishing nations. Australia will host the next ICFA meeting in Fremantle in late 1999.
ASIC is the peak national body for the seafood industry in Australia comprising representation from the State and Territory fishing industry organisations, the aquaculture industry, and the nationally managed Commonwealth fisheries.
For further information contact Iain Smith (NTFIC), phone (08) 8981 5194, Bill Nagle (ASIC CEO), phone (02) 6281 0383, or Nigel Scullion, phone (08) 8985 6512 or 0418 893369.
Port State Control (PSC) continues to be a key element in maintaining a safe international marine transport industry.
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) conducts an extensive PSC program in line with the authority contained within the International Maritime Organization (IMO) conventions on ship safety and pollution prevention as well as the provisions contained within the Australian Navigation Act and Marine Orders.
In line with its commitment to maritime safety and the protection of the marine environment AMSA publishes on a monthly basis details of vessels detained following inspection by its ship safety surveyors. The release of this data conforms with the recommendations of the Ships of Shame report presented to Parliament by the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Transport, Communications and Infrastructure.
During September 1998 inspections were carried out on six Australian ships and 232 foreign registered ships. As a result of these inspections 16 ships were found to have deficiencies of a nature which required these ships to be detained. This detention action is taken irrespective of whether the deficiency is rectified or could be rectified before the vessel's scheduled sailing time. In addition to the immediate risks posed by these vessels, they have already presented an unacceptable safety and environmental risk to the coast and the marine environment during their passage to Australia.
Total number of ship detentions during the period 1 January to 30 September 1998 was 147 foreign ships and two Australian ships.
For further information contact AMSA, phone (02) 6279 5000.
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) recently issued a Marine Notice on the use of lifeboats following a number of accidents in Australia.
It said the launching and recovery of ships' lifeboats were inherently hazardous and high risk procedures. In particular, the use of free-fall lifeboats presented substantial hazards to personnel which had to be carefully managed and controlled.
There had been a number of accidents in Australia where personnel have suffered serious injuries when lifeboats had fallen during the course of a drill or inspection.
One incident injured eight crew members, several of whom were hospitalised. A seafarer suffered severe spinal injuries in another accident where a boat fell out of control during a drill.
In a third incident, a free-fall lifeboat was accidentally launched during an inspection. The crew member inside was unrestrained and was seriously injured when the boat hit the water.
In normal circumstances, access to boats should be restricted to those who were required for the operation.
All people involved should be fully briefed before the start of any drill, exercise, maintenance or inspection.
No person should enter a lifeboat without ensuring that suitable arrangements had been made for securing the boat against an accidental release. This particularly applied to free-fall lifeboats where a restraining strop should always be used for entries where launch was not intended.
Non-emergency operations involving lifeboats should only be conducted following a comprehensive briefing and careful planning by those involved in the undertaking.
Good safety practice required a cautious, considered approach to high risk activities. Drills and inspections were subject to the same risks and hazards as other forms of work and mariners were reminded of their duty of care to both provide and maintain a safe system of work.
For further information contact C. Davidson (Chief Executive Officer), phone (02) 6279 5000.
AMSA also issued a Marine Notice warning of the dangers of using some portable electrical goods on ships.
It said portable electrical appliances, such as power supplies for personal computers (PCs) and printers, because of the heat they were capable of generating, presented a substantial accommodation fire hazard.
There had been three accommodation fires apparently caused by overheating of portable electrical appliances, two of which involved PC power supplies.
The third is thought to have been caused by overloading an electrical power board. All of them resulted in substantial fire and smoke damage and had the potential for loss of life.
Of particular concern was the fact that one of the incidents involved an unauthorised bulkhead penetration which allowed the passage of smoke into the adjacent cabin.
'Mariners are advised to exercise caution when dealing with power converters and other electrical devices for use with portable electronic equipment. Care should be taken with the siting of such devices, particularly to avoid the possibility of overheating of units and the transfer of heat to flammable fittings,' AMSA said.
'Power supplies should be properly installed with due regard for structural fire integrity and cable penetrations must be properly fitted.
For further information contact C. Davidson (Chief Executive Officer), phone (02) 6279 5000.
LR Mariner, Lloyd's Register's new software tool for helping shipowners and managers to evaluate risks in operations, is now available to shipping companies. Its aim is to help those companies demonstrate an enhanced commitment to safety management and the ISM Code.
Lloyd's Register (LR) said in a recent news release that LR Mariner was a risk-based software tool, available for any ship, classed with LR or not, which helps owners and managers minimise risk in shipboard operations by identifying hazards and implementing controls within those operations. The new tool helps those owners and managers 'to establish safeguards against all identified risks' as required in the ISM Code.
The interactive, paperless scheme, which has been on trial over six months with a number of leading ship operators, enables office and sea-going staff to:
Taking into account all the individual risk factors for each shipboard operation, the ship's risk factor is determined. Future certification issued by LR is subject to an improvement in the safety management of shipboard operations, which is recognised by a reduction in the ship's risk factor. After a period of time, it may of course not be possible to reduce the ship's risk factor further and, from then on, certification is dependent on the risk factor being maintained at this level.
The benefits of effective implementation of LR Mariner include:
For further information contact Barry Lester (Press and PR), phone +44 (0)171 423 2308, email: barry.lester@lr.org.
Amendment 29-98 to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code was recently approved by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and will enter into force internationally on 1 January 1999, with a six month transitional period until 1 July 1999.
Amendment 29 includes changes to the General Introduction, Annex 1 and Classes 1 to 9 but excluding Class 7. The Emergency Procedures for Ships Carrying Dangerous Goods (EmS) in the Supplement to the IMDG Code have also been amended.
The main changes resulting from Amendment 29 include:
Enquiries regarding these amendments can be made to the: International Maritime Organization, 4 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7SR UK, phone 0011 44 171 735 7611, fax 0015 44 171 587 3210.
Arrangements are being made to amend Marine Orders, Part 41 (Cargo and Cargo Handling - Dangerous Goods) to make compliance with Amendment 29 mandatory from 1 January 1999.
However, to assist with the harmonious transition to the new requirement, shippers may commence using the new provisions of Amendment 29 before 1 January 1999, and both the current and new procedure will be acceptable until 1 July 1999.
For further information contact C. Davidson (Chief Executive Officer), phone (02) 6279 5000.
The world ship orderbook has recovered slightly from last quarter's 2.5 per cent drop, although it still remains below the December 1997 total of 56.6 million gross tonnage (mgt), according to figures recently published by Lloyd's Register (LR) in its quarterly World Shipbuilding Statistics.
Figures published for the quarter ended June 1998 reveal that the total world ship orderbook increased from 55.2 mgt at the end of the March 1998 quarter to 55.6 mgt at the end of the June 1998 quarter, a rise of just 0.7 per cent. In terms of new orders reported for the quarter, there has been an increase of 11 per cent in terms of gross tonnage over the quarter (from 5.8 to 6.5 mgt).
Japan and South Korea share 67 per cent of the total world orderbook. Although Japan (18.6 mgt) remains the premier shipbuilding nation, her lead over South Korea (18.5 mgt) is minimal. China maintains third position, although her share of the world orderbook has continued to decline from 3.2 mgt at the end of the December 1997 quarter to 2.8 mgt at the end of June 1998. However, she is still ahead of Germany whose order book has increased from 1.7 mgt to 2.3 mgt in the same period; followed by Italy, almost unchanged at 2.0 mgt.
The market for crude oil tankers remains buoyant, with 17 new orders totalling 1.9 mgt/3.3 million deadweight (mdwt) reported in the quarter. This raises the total orderbook for this ship type to 16.9 mgt/30.9 mdwt, representing 40 per cent of the total word orderbook in terms of deadweight. South Korea remains the leading shipbuilder of crude oil tankers with an orderbook for this type of 8.2 mgt/15.6 mdwt. However, Japan received a big boost in crude oil tankers over the quarter, with new orders for over 1.4 mgt/2.4 mdwt, some 70 per cent (in terms of gross tonnage) greater than new orders received by South Korea for this ship type.
Similarly, there is still great interest in the high value passenger cruise market, with seven vessels of nearly 0.5 mgt of new orders placed in the quarter. These were shared between Italy and Germany, with each nation receiving approximately half in terms of gross tonnage.
The orderbook declined noticeably for both bulk carriers and container ships. The numbers of bulk dry carriers on order fell by over seven per cent (to 10.3 mgt). For container ships, there was a decline in the orderbook of nearly nine per cent (to 6.4 mgt).
In terms of principal shipbuilding regions, the table below reveals a noticeable decline in shipbuilding in Eastern Europe, despite an increase in the total world orderbook of some 11.5 mgt in the same period.
Comparison of shipbuilding activity, by area: June 1995 and June 1998
|
(mgt) |
(mgt) |
(mgt) |
||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1995 | 1998 | 1995 | 1998 | 1995 | |||
| Japan | 18.566 | 12.750 | 2.139 | 2.174 | 2.648 | 1.094 | ||
| S Korea | 18.457 | 13.189 | 1.587 | 1.270 | 1.741 | 1.519 | ||
| W Europe | 8.907 | 7.836 | 1.070 | 1.242 | 1.040 | 0.807 | ||
| E Europe | 3.957 | 5.822 | 0.436 | 0.307 | 0.433 | 0.460 | ||
| Rest of World | 5.684 | 4.552 | 0.504 | 0.407 | 0.663 | 0.803 | ||
World Shipbuilding Statistics is a quarterly summary of the reported world ship order book, including completions, orders placed and delivery schedules for propelled, sea going merchant ships of 100 gt and above. It is one of a series of statistical publications compiled by LR which also includes World Casualty Statistics (an annual summary of reported merchant ship losses and disposals) and World Fleet Statistics (an annual analysis of ships by flag, ship type, size and age).
World Shipbuilding Statistics is available via local LR offices or from Publication Sales, Maritime Information Publishing Group, Lloyd's Register, 100 Leadenhall Street, London EC3A 3BP, phone: +44 171 423 2171/2, fax: +44 171 423 2182.
For further information contact Barry Lester (Press and PR), phone +44 (0)171 423 2308, email: barry.lester@lr.org.
A US$38.5 million contract for the construction in Australia of two search and rescue vessels for the Philippines Coast Guard has come into operation following an initial payment through the Australian Export finance Insurance Corporation (EFIC). The 56-metre ships are being built by Tenix Shipbuilding WA, based at Henderson near Perth. The development followed contract signature in Manilla in December 1997. The two vessels will play a major role in saving lives, cargo and vessels.
The contract is for the construction and delivery of the vessels and crew training, with the first ship scheduled for delivery in June 2000 and the second in December 2000. The project is being funded through AusAid (the Australian overseas aid agency), which provided 35 per cent of the contract price in aid grants, and EFIC, which provided mixed credit funding.
For further information contact Ms Kath Templeton (Tenix Defence Systems), phone (03) 9244 4333, fax (03) 9244 4347.
Article reproduced from Marinet News, No. 16, September 1998.
The National Farmers' Federation says the Productivity Commission's recent report on the performance of Government trading enterprises reveals the need for continuing port reform.
NFF President, Mr Ian Donges, said the report showed that shippers and ship owners had benefited from a reduction in real prices for port services over the last six years.
However, he said there were marked discrepancies in ship turnaround times at container terminals. Poor ship turnaround times in Sydney showed the vulnerability of the port to any delay factors that may be imposed. The report underlined the need to bed down the new enterprise agreement with Patricks with all speed.
Mr Donges said it was also disappointing to see a rise in the turnaround time at bulk ports.
'The loss of service performance of this magnitude shows that renewed efforts by port authorities are required to focus on this problem, because lower overall ship turnaround time is important for lower cost outcomes,' he said.
'The report shows that a 53 per cent fall in the number of full time equivalent staff employed in the study period followed the transfer of non-core activities to the private sector or other Government agencies.
'Together with widespread use of enterprise bargaining agreements, this reduction should produce higher productivity.'
The report indicated that the pace of reform in port services had to continue so that Australia's competitiveness is enhanced.
The extent to which these price benefits have been passed on to primary producers had not yet been measured but it was essential that these savings were ultimately reflected in lower costs for export industries.
The report indicated that some reform had occurred, and that there was a need for future transparency of the restructured arrangements.
The NFF fully endorsed the need for greater standardisation of financial indicators so that the continued monitoring of performance could be undertaken.
For further information contact Ian Donges (President, NFF), phone 0419 613349 or Richard Calver (Director, Industrial Relations, NFF), phone 0407 211463.
The Federal Government has outlined its vision for a Defence Force at the leading edge of technology in the Asia Pacific - respected for the professionalism of its people and the effectiveness of its equipment.
On the eve of the recent national elections, the coalition released its policy entitled Building Combat Capability under which the Australian Defence Force would gain increased mobility, combat power and improved cooperation with allies and Australia's Asia-Pacific neighbours.
In its first term the present Government says it moved the strategic focus away from a narrow defence of the coastline to a maritime strategy of defending our sea and air approaches. The focus is on defending Australia's interests, but we cannot be secure in an insecure region.
A Coalition Government would continue to boost Defence co-operation with our neighbours in the Asia-Pacific, stressing high-level dialogue, increased military representation and exchanges at key overseas locations and practical co-operative Defence links.
The Coalition's second term priorities for developing the force will enhance mobility, surveillance and firepower. Major projects include:
The Coalition would continue to fix projects such as the Over-the-Horizon-Radar, Collins submarines and 'rusty amphibious landing ships.'
There was sufficient flexibility within current budget levels to support these projects as well as a number of others designed to enhance ADF war fighting capability.
Current policy initiatives were already giving Defence maximum benefit from the Revolution in Military Affairs (RMA) - that is, the advances in technology from computers to new weapons that are reshaping the battlefield,
The Government said it would create an Office of the RMA to ensure Defence had the necessary high-level focus on these developments. Defence Science funding will be increased to support RMA research and co-operation on training and development with the United States will be boosted.
Defence spending would be maintained at least at current levels and in line with forward estimates in the 1998-99 Budget. After increased commercialisation costs are taken into account, net Defence Reform Program savings will be: $255 million in 1999-2000, $403 million in 2000-01 and $667 million in 2001-02.
Beyond this period the Defence Reform Program will realise even higher levels of recurrent savings. When the Program is complete around a billion dollars a year will be redirected from administration into more training, higher operational readiness and equipment acquisitions.
In its second term the Government will equip the forces with a range of new capabilities and move much closer to our objective of 65 per cent of the force in combat and combat-related positions, the Government says.
For further information contact Liz Bennett, phone 0419 438490 or (02) 6277 7800, website www.liberal.org.au.
The Australian company, ASPECT Computing Pty Ltd, has been awarded a contract with 70 per cent Australian industry involvement to continue development of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) Joint Intelligence Support Environment.
The contract, initially worth $15 million, is for Phase 2 of the evolutionary acquisition project, Defence's Deputy Secretary Acquisition, Mr Gary Jones, said recently. Phase 1 of the project began in March 1993 with a contract awarded to the former AWA Defence Industries.
The project is to provide the ADF intelligence community with an integrated and distributed intelligence system comprising networked computer systems, databases and analysis tools.
Mr Jones said the contract to ASPECT Computing for continuing development of the system is expected to be carried out in Australia over the next three years with most of the work being carried out in Canberra.
For further information contact Commander John Collins RAN, phone (02) 6265 4403 or 0411 236794.
continued from page 1.
Shadow Ministers with significant responsibilities in the field of national maritime affairs:
| Leader of the Opposition | The Hon Kim C Beazley, MP |
|---|---|
| Shadow Treasurer | The Hon Simon Crean, MP |
| Leader of the Opposition in the Senate | Senator the Hon John Faulkner |
| Shadow Minister for Trade | Senator the Hon Peter Cook |
| Shadow Minister for Industrial Relations | The Hon Arch Bevis, MP |
| Shadow Minister for Environment and Heritage | Senator the Hon Nick Bolkus |
| Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs | The Hon Laurie Brereton, MP |
| Shadow Minister for Science and Resources | The Hon Martyn Evans, MP |
| Shadow Minister for Defence Science and Personnel | Laurie Ferguson, MP |
| Shadow Minister for Employment, Training and Population | Martin Ferguson, MP |
| Shadow Minister for Regional Development, Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Services | Cheryl Kernot, MP |
| Shadow Minister for Justice and Customs | The Hon Duncan Kerr, MP |
| Shadow Minister for Education | The Hon Michael Lee, MP |
| Shadow Attorney-General | Robert McClelland, MP |
| Shadow Minister for Industry and Technology | The Hon Bob McMullan, MP |
| Shadow Minister for Defence | The Hon Stephen Martin, MP |
| Shadow Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry | Gavan O'Connor, MP |
| Shadow Minister for Communications | Stephen Smith, MP |
3-5 November 1998
Ausmarine '98 Exhibition and Conference
Function and Exhibition Centre, Victorian Quay, Fremantle.
Contact: Exhibition Manager, Baird Publication Asia/Pacific Office, 135 Sturt Street, Southbank, VIC 3141, phone (03) 9645 0411, fax (03) 9645 0475, email marinfo@baird.com.au. Internet: www.baird.com.au.
18 November 1998
50 Years on & Gearing up for the 21st Century
University of New South Wales
Seminar topics:
Organised by the Sydney Branch of the Institute of Marine Engineers.
Contact Mr L.J. Prandolini, Hon. Sec., Sydney Branch IMarE, 58 Melba Drive, East Ryde NSW 2113, phone (02) 9878 1914, fax (02) 9878 4669, email sbimare@msn.com.
5-7 January 1999
Hydro 99 - Information Management
University of Plymouth, Devon, UK
Organised by The International Hydrographic Society.
Contact: Ron Whitmore, phone (02) 9489 2091, fax (02) 9489 2048, email seacon@sydpcug.org.au.
23-25 February 1999
Work Boat World Asia 99 exhibition and conference
World Trade Centre, Singapore
Contact: Mark Balla, Exhibition Manager, Baird Publication Asia/Pacific Office, 135 Sturt Street, Southbank, VIC 3141, phone (03) 9645 0411, fax (03) 9645 0475, email marinfo@baird.com.au. Internet: www.baird.com.au.
27-29 April 1999
Oceanology International 99 Pacific Rim, a marine science and ocean technology exhibition and conference focusing on the Indo and Pacific Regions. Theme: 'Enabling Technology for a Sustainable Environment'.
World Trade Centre, Singapore.
Topics: Marine Environmental Management, Marine Information Technology, Marine Biology/Biotechnology, Acoustics, Operational Modelling and Integrated Coastal Zone Management.
Contact: Spearhead Exhibitions Ltd, owners and organisers of the OI series of events, Ocean House, 50 Kingston Road, New Malden, Surrey KT3 3LZ UK, phone +44 (0)181 949 9222, fax +44 (0)181 949 8186/8168, email oi99@spearhead.co.uk , Internet www.spearhead.co.uk.
6-8 July 1999
Asia-Pacific Fishing '99 exhibition and conference
Cairns Convention Centre
Contact: Exhibition Manager, Baird Publication Asia/Pacific Office, 135 Sturt Street, Southbank, VIC 3141, phone (03) 9645 0411, fax (03) 9645 0475, email marinfo@baird.com.au. Internet: www.baird.com.au.
28-30 September 1999
Indian Ocean Fisheries: Past, Present and Future, Conference in association with Indian Ocean Week
Fremantle, WA
Conference Themes: History and Heritage; Production, Management & Marketing; National and International Issues: Conflict or Cooperation.
Contact: The Convenor, Indian Ocean Fisheries Conference, Maritime History Department, WA Maritime Museum, Cliff Street, Fremantle WA 6160, phone (08) 9431 8442 or (08) 9431 8488, fax (08) 9445 7224, email sally.may@museum.wa.gov.au.
31 January - 4 February 2000
Stability and Operational Safety of Ships and Ocean Structures: 7th International Conference on Stability of Ships and Ocean Vehicles
Launceston, Tasmania
Organised by the Australian Maritime Engineering CRC Ltd.
The conference will address a wide range of topics related to the theme, including: Damage stability of RoRo vessels; Capsizing of vessels in following and quartering seas; Stability of high speed craft; Design and regulatory aspects; Model testing and correlation; Computer techniques in research and operations; Stability of ocean engineering structure; Stability in operations; and The human/vehicle stability interface.
Contact: STAB Conference Secretariat, AMECRC Ltd, PO Box 986, Launceston TAS 7250, fax (03) 6326 6261, email STAB2000@crc.amc.edu.au. Internet: www.amc.edu.au.
Availability of Publications:
Organisations or persons wishing to obtain copies of publications or relevant Hansard volumes mentioned in this issue at nominal cost can apply to:
Capital Monitor, PO Box 2891, Canberra City ACT 2601, Phone (02) 6273 4899; Fax (02) 6273 4905
ORDER FORM
Annual subscription: $40.
Cheques payable to KINDRED MARITIME ORGANISATIONS.Please send me one copy of the Australian Maritime Digest monthly for the next 12 months.
Name [Mr/Mrs/Ms]
Position
Organisation
Address
State Postcode
1. Please charge my Bankcard MasterCard Visa
Card No.
Name of Account Holder:
Signature Expiry date
2. Please find enclosed my cheque/money order for $40.00 payable to KINDRED MARITIME ORGANISATIONS.
Please send the coupon to: Australian Maritime Digest, c/- PO Box 55, RED HILL ACT 2603
Phone: (02) 6295 0056 Fax: (02) 6295 3367