Deployment Opportunities
Australia
Contact point:
Mr. Graeme Ball
Marine Operations Group
GPO Box 1289
Melbourne Vic 3001
Tel: ( +61)-3-9669 4203
Fax:( +61)-3-9669 4168
Email: g.ballbom.gov.au
Potential ship deployment opportunities:
| Potential area, ship routes | Indian Ocean, Southern Ocean on regular shipping routes |
| Time period, regularity | On going |
| Type of ship (e.g. VOS, research ship, navy ship) | Mostly all commercial ships. Limited opportunities away from regular shipping routes using research and fishing vessels and occasionally the Royal Australian Navy. |
| Availability of crew onboard (none, minimal, moderate, high) | Minimal |
| Whether technician(s) can embark the ship (needed for floats, XBTs, moored buoy servicing) | Possible |
| Whether the ship can stop (needed for moored buoy servicing) | Deployment and servicing of moored buoys by charter vessel |
Potential air deployment opportunities: No
Buoy deployments: