The Boulton Lecture was inaugurated in 1991 in honour of our founder Captain AN (Norman) Boulton MBE, VRD, B.Com., AAUQ (1904 - 1992).

These lectures are held from time to time and are initiated by a Branch of the Company, sometimes working in concert with other maritime industry bodies. The subject of the lecture is not specified but is generally on a theme of relevance and interest to the maritime community.
The lecturer is selected on the basis of his or her knowledge of the subject and ability to contribute to industry discussion or decision making.

This year's lecture was on 26 October 2011 was  hosted by the Melbourne Branch and the title of the lecture was "The Tampa 10 Years On...".
Our guest speakers was the world renowned Human Rights Barrister sJulian Burnside QC and Sam Horgan SC.
This year’s lecture was kindly sponsored by Holman Fenwick Willan and the Maritime Law Association of Australia and New Zealand. Their support of The Company is very much appreciated.

Alexandra Evered, Hon. Sec, Melbourne Branch
The Company of Master Mariners of Australia Ltd
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