Fiji's Hydrographic Survey
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H.M.N.Z.S. Lachlan, New Zealand’s coastal survey vessel, sailed from Wellington on June 4 for Suva to commence a hydrographic survey of Fiji waters and the pro duction of new navigational charts of the area.
The New Zealand Naval Board has agreed to release Lachlan for work in Fiji waters each winter until the survey is completed. Con ditions at this time of the year are unsatisfactory for work in New Zealand waters.
Two specially equipped RAAF Mosquito planes arrived at Nadi in May to commence a photographic survey of the area which the Lachlan will cover this winter.
Lachlan is scheduled to return to Wellington on August 1.
Mr. Jim Ingram of the Adminis tration staff, Rarotonga, took his annual leave in June by cruising off to the Northern Cooks aboard the mission ship John Williams VI.