Image Gallery: August 2004
Defence Minister floats new sea safety device, Sydney Aquarium
24 August 2004
Defence Minister Robert Hill today unveiled the latest technology developed by Defence and Australian industry for the safe and reliable removal of underwater explosive mines. Senator Hill activated the Royal Australian Navy’s first Cormorant Lift Bag during a demonstration at the Sydney Aquarium this morning.
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Minister floats new sea safety device
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| NSW04-0118-003 Formal acceptance of the ''Cormorant Lift Bag'' by Defence Minister Robert Hill. This flotation device will provide a means of safely bringing hazardous objects, such as sea mines, to the surface for disposal. Here, with the Minister, is Dr Roger Lough, Chief Defence Scientist (far left) and Dr Ian Sare, Director Platforms Sciences Laboratory (centre). (Date taken: 24 August 2004) Low-res | High-res |
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| NSW04-0118-017 Formal acceptance of the ''Cormorant Lift Bag'' by Defence Minister Robert Hill. This flotation device will provide a means of safely bringing hazardous objects, such as sea mines, to the surface for disposal. Seen with the Minister is Chief Defence Scientist, Dr Roger Lough. (Date taken: 24 August 2004) Low-res | High-res |
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| NSW04-0118-021 Formal acceptance of the ''Cormorant Lift Bag'' by Defence Minister Robert Hill. This flotation device will provide a means of safely bringing hazardous objects, such as sea mines, to the surface for disposal. (Date taken: 24 August 2004) Low-res | High-res |
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| NSW04-0118-027 Formal acceptance of the ''Cormorant Lift Bag'' by Defence Minister Robert Hill. This flotation device will provide a means of safely bringing hazardous objects, such as sea mines, to the surface for disposal. (Date taken: 24 August 2004) Low-res | High-res |
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| NSW04-0118-034 Formal acceptance of the ''Cormorant Lift Bag'' by Defence Minister Robert Hill. This flotation device will provide a means of safely bringing hazardous objects, such as sea mines, to the surface for disposal. John Fiotakis from Fiomarine (left) and Mike Grainger from Liferaft Systems Australia (right) represented the collaborative industry partners to Defence in this project. (Date taken: 24 August 2004) Low-res | High-res |
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