Subscribe to RSS feedTonga ferry was ‘unseaworthy’
A SURVEYOR who checked the Tongan ferry Princess Ashika prior to its departure has told reporters in New Zealand that he knew the vessel was unseaworthy.
Mosese Fakatoa said that he had not had time to finish his report, according to Lloyd’s Marine Intelligence Unit. If you are already a subscriber, please sign in below. If you're not a subscriber and would like to experience the full benefits of Lloyd's List DCN with a 14 day trial, please click here. Alternatively, click here to subscribe.
The inter-island ferry sank on August 5 in calm seas. Ninety-three people were missing and believed to have drowned. 
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