Hi Rick, thank you for your nice comment.
She is very rare guest in this area. This time only short visit to Zadar on her way to Rijeka.
Regards, Marinko

Hi Rivanj, a pleasing shot - filling the frame with detail!
I don't think I have seen this rare beast before.
Regards, Rick

Thank you very much Jadran and Denis for your
comments.
Brgds, Marinko

Yes Denis, the strange looking bow remained "as built" even up till today .... only the sheltering "tunnel" after the bow ramp was additionally constructed (including the new bow ramp) at the s/y in Croatia

Thanks, Jadran! I was already starting to think that maybe she had initially a normal bow before arriving there...

I will assist you in this case, for your query, Denis... the extremely long & difficult trip from Japan to the North Adriatic she had done by herself ( 100% confirmed),, and moreover,, immediately upon arrival to the North Adriatic she had undergone an extensive upgrade/modifications at a local shipyard on Island of Cres nearby Rijeka... however, regardless of the carried-out "facelifting", her utterly weird looks still remain as can be seen on this photo ....... and also to mention herewith,, as per the original design "as built" she had a much, much worse appearance, and this is referring in general to the superstructure looks; regards (J)

What confuses me is that she was built in Japan, but doesn't look worthy of long ocean crossings to eventually operate in Croatia. Maybe she was brought by some dock-ship?

What a strange looking boat,, incredible design.......

: but the top quality of this image enhances the general impression;
well done Marinko (rivanj) / best regards, jadran