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Fire fighting training

Fire fighting training on board the research vessel Tangaroa.

Scientists are getting training in fire fighting techniques on board.

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Rights: National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA)
Published: 3 December 2007Size: 257.05 KB
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