Arne Rinnan
Arne Frode Rinnan | |
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| Born | 10 November 1940 |
| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Occupation | Ship's captain |
| Employer | Wallenius Wilhelmsen |
| Known for | His role in the Tampa affair |
| Awards | Nansen Refugee Award 2001 Royal Norwegian Order of Merit Name of the Year |
Arne Frode Rinnan is the former captain of the MV Tampa, which in 2001 was refused access to Australia to disembark 433 rescued refugees - in what became known as the Tampa affair. Rinnan and his crew were awarded the Nansen Refugee Award in 2002.