Former transport minister had no concern over operation of Ashika
Monday, February 28, 2011 - 22:30
Paul Karalus, Tonga's former Minister of Transport told the Nuku'alofa Supreme Court on Thursday, February 24, that he had relied entirely on the maritime expertise of the marine surveyors and the Acting Director of Marine, defendant Viliami Tu'ipulotu and they had never told him of any concern they had about the seaworthiness of the MV Princess Ashika.