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The Antarctic Operations and Safety Branch plan, coordinate and deliver the resupply and essential support services for our stations. This includes operating major shipping, aviation and field programs. The branch keep expeditioners alive in Antarctica by delivering training, safety procedures and the medical expertise of our Polar Medical Unit. The Antarctic Operations and Safety Branch uphold Australia’s Search and Rescue obligations in the Southern Ocean.

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