2010 Australian offshore release: Territory Of Ashmore And Cartier Islands NT10-1 special defence requirements |
First 7 of 7 paragraphs shown Bids Close – 12 May 2011 Area NT10-1 overlaps a Military Exercise Area (MEA) (the North Australia Exercise Area) including R 264 C, D, F and G. Live weapons and missile firings: These areas are used by the Royal Australia Air Force (RAAF) and the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) for all military operations including live weapons and missile firings. - Applicants are advised that Australian Defence Force (ADF) exercise schedules are variable and may change at short notice. Unexploded ordnance (UXO) on sea floor: Successful applicants should also note that, as the areas are used for live firings, unexploded ordnance (UXO) may exist on the sea floor. This carries with it an associated risk of detonation, which will be borne by the applicants. Drill at own risk: Defence takes no responsibility for reporting the location and type of ordnance dropped in the areas, for identification or removal of any UXO, or for any damage sustained to equipment in the unlikely event of UXO detonation. As such, the Australian Government provides no guarantee or indemnity to title holders or others with regard to the safety or whereabouts of unexploded ordnance in such areas. Fisheries in the area: In addition there several Northern Territory fisheries which operate in the areas including the Spanish Mackerel Fishery, Demersal Fishery, Offshore Net and Line Fishery and the Coastal Line Fishery. Successful applicants will also need to liaise with the Northern Territory Seafood Council at an early stage in planning operational activities for this area. ...Log in to read rest of Article or image. |