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The bunker tanker Kokako is now operating within Wellington Harbour. Frequently this involves the vessel double banking with other vessels on Aotea Quay. If the Kokako is manoeuvring on or off a ship, her position alongside can provide an obstruction to other vessel in the area, specifically the Aratere due to the requirements of her approach to RFT2. Given Kokako is a tanker engaged in a fuel transfer, this adds additional risk should any mishap occur. On that basis this Direction is intended to reduce/mitigate some of that risk and provide clear understanding to all vessels operating in the area of how this will be managed. This does not remove the requirement for all vessels to navigate in a safe and prudent manner at all times, nor the Master’s discretion to not attempt a manoeuvre if they have safety concerns.