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Lady Anna

Lady Anna

Lady Anna

On July 21, the 24 meter long fishing vessel Lady Anna caught fire off Honolulu Harbor, Oahu. The crew was alerted as dense black smoke appeared from the engine room. The blaze was caused by a short circuit with the diesel generator  and quickly engulfed the longliner. The eight crew were able to abandon ship to another nearby fishing vessel Saphire III while firefighting vessels arrived on scene. No reports of injuries. Firefighters were able to extinguish the blaze a short time later. The Lady Anna sustained significant damage, but remained seaworthy and was towed back to port.

Spirit of Kona

Spirit of Kona

Spirit of Kona
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The 65 foot long passenger ship Spirit of Kona ran ashore and later sank near the Kailua-Kona Lighthouse on the island of Hawaii. The vessel broke free as Tropical Storm Darby passed over the island. The Spirit of Kona washed up on the rocks sustaining significant damage before the vessel drifted offshore and sank. No reports of injuries as no one was on board at the time of the incident. Authorities report large chunks of floatsom and diesel fuel along the shore.  The passenger ship had some 600 gallons of diesel fuel on board along with hydraulic and lube oils. Reports state the vessel was valued over 1 million dollars (US).

Nalani

Nalani

Nalani

The 95 foot long tugboat Nalani sank off Barbers Point Harbor, Ohau, Hawaii.  The tugboat had suffered water ingress and began to sink. The crew sent out a distress call with the Coast Guard and local vessels responding.  The 11 crew were safely rescued by two vessels that arrived on scene.  No reports of injuries. The Nalani sank in 2,200 feet of water with 75,000 gallons of diesel fuel on board. An one mile long sheen was spotted on the ocean.  The Coast Guard has launched an investigation into the incident.