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NZMPA Maritime Pilotage Conference & AGM 2021


by New Zealand Maritime Pilot's Association - published on 26 January 2022 86 -

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08.03.2022 - 09.03.2022
NZMPA Maritime Pilotage Conference & AGM 2021
Held at the Rutherford Hotel Nelson

Host ports: Port Nelson Ltd & Port Marlborough Ltd.

Tuesday 08 March 2022 8:00 AM - Wednesday 09 March 2022 5:00 PM (UTC+13)

LOCATION: Rutherford Hotel, 27 Nile Street , Nelson 7010
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