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Tag Archives: Princess Ashika

Replacement Ferry for Princess Ashika and Another Ferry Tragedy in Indonesia

Posted on October 24, 2010 by Rick SpilmanOctober 24, 2010

Last week, the  MV Olovaha arrived in Nuku’alofa.  The MV Olovaha is a new interisland ferry built for Tonga to replace the Princess Ashika which sank last July with a loss of 74 passengers and crew.   The ferry was … Continue reading →

Posted in Current, Lore of the Sea, Ships | Tagged MV Olovaha, Nuku'alofa, Princess Ashika, Tonga

Update: Aftermath of the Sinking of the Princess Ashika

Posted on September 25, 2009 by Rick SpilmanApril 24, 2010

There will be a preliminary hearing into the sinking of the ferry, Princess Ashika, next Thursday in Nuku’alofa by the Royal Commission set up by the Government to investigate the tragedy. A letter from Port Authority Port Authority general manager, … Continue reading →

Posted in Lore of the Sea, Ships | Tagged life buoy, Princess Ashika
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