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MPI statement regarding Observers from Amaltal Columbia
Statement from Scott Gallacher, MPI Deputy Director-General
• The Ministry for Primary
Industries can confirm that there were two MPI Observers
(also known as "Government Observers") on board the Amaltal
Columbia, which has been abandoned today because of a
fire.
• The two MPI Observers safely transferred to another fishing vessel and are well.
• MPI Observers are well-trained for such eventualities, and all signs indicate the evacuation was well-run.
• The two were met and assisted when they arrived at Lyttleton by other MPI staff.
ENDS
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