No job for harbourmaster
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harbourmaster
In August, Tonga decided not to renew the service contract of Captain J. C. Hozack, the kingdom’s Chief Harbourmaster and Marine Superintendent for the past three years.
Captain Hozack, popular in shipping circles, had returned to Nukualofa in early August after completing a special three months’ port and navigational course in Australia, at the kingdom’s expense. Soon after arrival at Nukualofa he was told his contract would not be be renewed. He flew back to Sydney.
His virtual dismissal by Tonga, after completing a ship ping course which would have been of extra value to the kingdom, came as a surprise to everyone. It’s understood that another European will be ap pointed to the vacant post.