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The MAAV works closely with
Heritage Victoria's Maritime Heritage Unit (MHU) in researching, surveying,
cataloguing, conserving and promoting our maritime past. Projects across Victoria are
organised regularly. This results in a large amount of work and data
collection within a short period of time culminating in published reports. Some of the many projects
(see Project Index) by members
include:
MAAV members in conjunction
with the MHU have participated in the following state funded projects:
The MAAV has been actively
involved with interstate shipwreck programs such as:
The association actively
promotes the Australasian Institute For Maritime Archaeology (AIMA) in
conjunction with the Nautical Archaeological Society United Kingdom (NAS).
Courses over several levels with this institute lead towards internationally
recognised certification. This knowledge is utilised within the MAAV to
pursue and complete local projects. The association has access to
a vast information database. This includes access to professional maritime
archaeologists, universities, the Historic Shipwreck Advisory Committee, and
the Maritime Heritage Unit of Victoria. The association has interstate and
overseas affiliations. What we need If our many and varied
activities interest you, please feel free to attend any MAAV meeting or
scheduled activity as a visitor and our guest. Meetings are held on the
first Monday of every month at the Port Melbourne Education Centre, 343-383
Lorimer St Port Melbourne Vic 3207, The Centre is located next to Port Melbourne Admin tower .
Meetings commence at 8.00 PM and visitors are most welcome. Meetings
regularly have guest speakers, project reports and video footage. Monthly
meetings are always followed by a newsletter. Annual General Membership
$65.00, The MAAV is continuing
strongly, and has had many past projects for example the Eivion. If you wish to learn more
about the MAAV, Contact Us: Copyright (c) 1999 Maritime
Archaeology Association Of Victoria, Inc. All rights
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