The 50 foot fishing vessel Mokulele ran aground near the shore of Koki Beach, Oahu, Hawaii. The Mokulele was returning to port in Maalaea when it ran aground in shallow water. No reports of injuries to the 2 crew on board. Damage was not reported, but authorities reported that diesel fuel could be smelled in the area. The Mokulele had some 100 gallons of fuel on board at the time.
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.
The 21 meter long fishing vessel Pacifica reported it was in distress in the Pacific Ocean 144 miles from Oahu. The crew reported to authorities that the vessel had suffered a leak and uncontrolled water ingress. The Coast Guard dispatched aircraft along with the 87 foot long cutter Kittiwake to the scene. An HC-130 Hercules airplane arrived and dropped dewatering equipment to the Pacifica. The crew was able to get the dewatering pumps working and bring the flooding under control. No reports of injuries.