NSW Maritime Lifejacket donation to School

10:51 AM Wed 9 Mar 2011 GMT

'NSW Marine Teachers Vice President Greg McNiell (at left) pictured today with students of Newman Senior Technical College, Port Macquarie, and the school&rsquo;s Marine Studies teacher Warren Bridge (at right).' NSW Maritime &copy

NSW Maritime today presented inflatable lifejackets to the Marine Teachers Association in Port Macquarie who are teaching and inspiring others to be safe and responsible on our waterways. NSW Maritime have handed over some of 200 inflatable lifejackets to be used by schools in boating safety programs. The gift today was part of the total gift and comprised 20 inflatable lifejackets given to Newman Senior Technical College, Port Macquarie. The college is doing an admirable job of training and preparing young people for work in a variety of fields, including the maritime sector. NSW Maritime is proud to be part ...

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