Australian Association for Maritime Affairs

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The role of the AAMA is to generate greater public awareness of maritime affairs. It provides a focal point for people with an interest in maritime affairs, especially those in business, tertiary institutions, the marine professions and the public service who are concerned with any aspect of Australia’s maritime affairs.

To see a poster detailing Australia's maritime interests click here. To obtain hard copies email admin@aama.asn.au. (Posters are free. There is a small charge to cover postage & handling.)

The Australian Association for Maritime Affairs publishes

Australian Journal of Maritime & Ocean Affairs
(formerly Maritime Studies)
published four times a year
A journal of significant papers, book reviews, commentary

Australian Maritime Digest
published 11 times a year (not January)
A monthly information digest of up-to-the-minute news
and developments in all fields of maritime interest

News

PACIFIC 2012, the International Maritime Exposition, is to take place at the Sydney Convention & Exhbition Centre, Darling Harbour, Sydney, 31 January - 3 February 2012.

The Australian Association for Maritime Affairs will have a stand in Hall 6, stand 6A15. Come and visit us there and collect your free full-size copy of the poster MARITIME AUSTRALIA 2011.

AAMA will also be conducting a seminar, "The Sea and the Environment - Opportunities, Constraints and Risks" in the Parkside G03 conference room on 1 & 2 February. Click here to see the full program.

Entry to the seminar is free but if you are not attending PACIFIC 2012 in any other capacity you will need to register as a "Trade Visitor" at www.pacific2012.com.au.

National Land Freight Strategy: on 29 April 2011 the Australian Association for Maritime Affairs made this submission on the National Land Freight Strategy discussion paper/strategy released by the Minister on 22 February.

Inquiry into Defence Procurement Procedures: on 15 April 2011 the Australian Association for Maritime Affairs made this submission to the Senate Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee.

Notices

The NEXT BOARD MEETING is to be held at 7.30 pm on Monday 13 February 2012 in the AMSA Building, 82 Northbourne Avenue, Braddon, ACT.

Distribution Dates

Australian Journal of Ocean & Maritime Affairs: vol. 3, no. 3, was distributed on 26 October 2011.
Australian Journal of Ocean & Maritime Affairs: vol. 3, no. 2, was distributed on 13 September 2011.
Australian Journal of Ocean & Maritime Affairs: vol. 3, no. 1, was distributed on 17 May 2011.

Corporate Members

The Board of the Australian Association for Maritime Affairs is grateful for the continuing support of its corporate members:

	Sea Power Centre - Australia Promotes an understanding of sea power and its application to the security of Australia's national interests. Sea Power Centre – Australia, Department of Defence, Canberra ACT 2600 Web site: www.navy.gov.au/spc
	Maritime Australia Limited Focuses on the development of Australia's industrial, manufacturing and information/communications technology resources in the commercial maritime and naval fields. Principal activity is the biennial Pacific International Maritime Exposition as well as support for the congress of conferences, seminars and symposia conducted in conjunction with it. Maritime Australia Limited, PO Box 4095, Geelong, VIC 3220 Web site: www.pacific2012.com.au
	Australasian Hydrographic Society The AHS mission is to facilitate the alliance of people, resources and information for the active promotion of hydrographic expertise, undersea exploration and associated maritime technologies. It is a not-for-profit operation. Australasian Hydrographic Society 93 Ashworth Avenue, Belrose NSW 2085 Web site: www.ahs.asn.au
	Australian Maritime Safety Authority The Australian Maritime Safety Authority is the national safety agency with a primary role in maritime safety, protection of the marine environment and maritime and aviation search and rescue. It is governed by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority Act 1990 and is a commonwealth authority under the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997. Australian Maritime Safety Authority GPO Box 2181, Canberra ACT 2601 Web site: www.amsa.gov.au
	Australian Marine Environment Protection Association (AUSMEPA) AUSMEPA provides free educational resources to young Australians and to seafarers on ships visiting Australian ports, about the marine environment and the importance of its protection for future generations. AUSMEPA also increases community understanding of the maritime industries role in marine environment management and sustainable practices. AUSMEPA PO Box 4282 Hawker ACT 2614 Web site: www.ausmepa.org.au
	Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology (IMarEST) Our vision is a world where marine resources and activities are sustained, managed and developed for the benefit of humanity. Established in London in 1889, IMarEST is the leading international membership body and learned society for marine professionals, with over 15,000 members worldwide. IMarEST PO Box 756, Ashmore City QLD 4214 Web site: www.imarest.org
	Commonwealth Fisheries Association (CFA) CFA is the peak body advancing and promoting the interests of the commercial fishing industry operating in Commonwealth fisheries. Commonwealth fisheries are managed for environmental sustainability and community economic benefit under specific Commonwealth legislation. Commonwealth Fisheries Assocation PO Box 9022, Deakin ACT 2600 Web site: www.comfish.com.au
	GW Marine Consultants Pty Ltd GW Marine Consultants is actively supporting the global oil & gas exploration industry from offices in Perth and Houston. Specialists in vessel audits (IMCA/OVID) and development of company Safety Management Systems. GW Marine Consultants Pty Ltd Unit 5, 13 Wheatley Street, Gosnells WA 6110 Web site: www.gwmarine.com.au