Kim Carr (Victoria, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research) Share this | Hansard source

When it is not undertaking specific tasks in the Southern Ocean, the Oceanic Viking is available for other border protection duties, under the control of Border Protection Command. In May 2009, the budget provided for additional funding for the Oceanic Viking to be used for an extra 80 days per annum in northern waters in response to maritime people smuggling.