Great Yarmouth's coastguard coordination centre will close in May 2013, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has said.

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"It is difficult to think of a more difficult environment, " said Steve Rendle, spokesman for Rescue Coordination Centre New Zealand.

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His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco announced the launch of the Ocean Acidification International Coordination Centre during the symposium.

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"No one went to the aid of this boat, despite a distress call logged by the Italian Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre, which pinpointed the boat's position, " the report said.

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Mario Siano, watch manager at Great Yarmouth Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre, said: "I don't want Yarmouth to close, no-one does, but you've got to move with the times and be at the best value for taxpayers".

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