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Premier Offers Support To PNG In Wake Of Ferry Disaster
Premier Anna Bligh has offered condolences and help to Papua New
Guinea in the wake of the sinking of a ferry with up to 350
people on board.
The MV Rabaul Queen sent a distress signal from waters between
Lae and Kimbe West this morning and it has been confirmed that
the ferry is sinking.
"We are sending our PNG our thoughts and prayers at this terrible
time," said the Premier.
"We have very strong ties of friendship and we stand ready to
help in any way we can.
"I am advised that, at this stage, one intensive care paramedic
from Queensland Ambulance Service has been sent with the Customs
helicopter which is going to help with the search for
survivors."
The Premier said the scale of the disaster was still unfolding
and her Government would respond promptly to any requests from
the Federal Government or the PNG government for further
assistance.
"The event is still developing and we may be called on to provide
further support," she said.
"We stand ready to do anything we can to help."
Premier and Minister for Reconstruction
The Honourable Anna Bligh
02/02/2012
Premier Offers Support To PNG In Wake Of Ferry
Disaster
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Publish Date: 02 Feb 12
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