M.V. Anatoki Berthing At Castlecliff Wharf, 2016

(New Zealand) This is the small coastal vessel MV Anatoki. She is used for moving Bulk Cargoes such as fertilizer, grain and gravel.

With a loaded draft of 4.2 meters, the MV Anatoki is able to negotiate shallow bars at places like Castlecliff, Westport and Greymouth.
MV Anatoki also calls into Port Tarakohe and loads dolomite for Castlecliff and Timaru. She is named after the Anatoki River in Golden Bay.

MV Anatoki started serving Castlecliff in April 2008 when fuel was on the rise and freight providers were looking at viable alternatives to road transport.
In this video, a crew member can be seen attentively waiting on the bow, with the anchor ready to go, should the need arise.

(21st August 2016)