French authorities refused to allow the RAINBOW WARRIOR II to dock at the main public quay in Papeete as more than 15,000 Tahitian people blocked roads in protest at French President Chirac's decision to resume nuclear testing and demanding a berth for the RAINBOW WARRIOR II at the public quay. Crew members joined in the protests. RAINBOW WARRIOR II was en route to Moruroa to protest against Chirac's decison. Tahiti, Pacific.