The owners were having problems with Maritime New Zealand about the length of ANATOKI.
The problem was “resolved” by building a “new” bow inside the original bow, and the “new” bow was used for the tonnage length calculations, thereby falling below 50 metres.
To make sure that the “old” bow was not contributing any buoyancy, etc, they have had to drill holes in the “old” bow – as per this photograph taken last week..
This doesn’t change the length of the vessel and it doesn’t comply with Maritime New Zealand’s own rules Part No.48, Reference Annex 2 diagrams.
Whoever allowed this should be hung, I don’t think anyone at IMO would agree with this and question the legality of it.
Rules are Rules as MNZ keep ramming down our throats.
The Anatoki is a good ship……just leave it alone!!
I don’t belive…..
What is Class of this ship?
To answer cashan, according to Lloyds Register of Ships, Anatoki is NOT classed. Safety is solely under MNZ jurisdiction.
Under the rules, the name of the vessel should be painted on the Both sides of the bow and the stern. Where would you put the name of the vessel on the bow (inner or outer). If outer then this must constitute a bow. You will also require repositioning of the draft marks as these should be on either end of the LBP. The important question is; has safety been compromised because of a commercial operation