Busy Christmas Afternoon
While many people in Hawai‘i were enjoying Christmas Day with their families, it was a busy workday for others in Honolulu Harbor.
The rain and blustery wind made things more challenging than usual.
Foss Maritime’s tug Mikioi assists Kirby’s Namahoe with tank barge DBL 54, outbound from Pier 20, Honolulu Harbor. 25 December 2019.
Namahoe, towing DBL 54, heads out of Honolulu Harbor for Kalaeloa Barbers Point Harbor. Mikioi continues to accompany them until they are clear of the harbor. 25 December 2019.
Green Cove approaching Honolulu Harbor. 25 December 2019.
Green Cove is a US-flag vehicle carrier operated by Waterman, which is owned by SEACOR Holdings.
Green Cove inbound to Pier 19, Honolulu Harbor. Sause Bros. tug Tira Lani is at her bow. 25 December 2019.
Tira Lani assisting Green Cove. 25 December 2019.
Matson’s Manulani outbound from Pier 52, Honolulu Harbor, during a brief break in the rain. Mikioi is at her bow. 25 December 2019.
Pilot boat Honolulu inbound to Pier 19, Honolulu Harbor. A couple of Matson gantry cranes are barely visible in the distance through the rain. 25 December 2019.
Matson’s Daniel K. Inouye approaching the harbor. 25 December 2019.
Daniel K. Inouye turning in front of Aloha Tower. Mikioi is working at her bow. 25 December 2019.
Mahalo to all of the mariners and waterfront workers who keep things in Hawai‘i’s harbors going 24/7!
