Oops…Unauthorized Entry
On 18 July 2021, Galen Diana, a sailboat that was a support vessel* for the Great Pacific Race, entered Honolulu Harbor and motored leisurely toward Kapālama Channel. Matson’s Maunawili (IMO 9268538), which had arrived a short time earlier, was conducting a lifeboat (starboard) drill in the channel off Pier 53.
It was unclear what Galen Diana intended to do as she approached Maunawili.
Galen Diana headed toward Kapālama Channel, where Maunawili is holding her position. Foss Maritime tug Freedom (bow) and P&M Marine Services tug Tiger 21 (stern) are assisting her. 18 July 2021.
Five short blasts from Maunawili’s whistle serve as a warning to the sailboat. 18 July 2021.
Galen Diana heading away from the channel. Matson’s Manoa is in the background at Pier 52. 18 July 2021.
United States Coast Guard 29-foot Response Boat – Small II (RB-S II) 29249 speeding toward Galen Diana. 18 July 2021.
Galen Diana followed by USCG RB-S II 29249. 18 July 2021.
Galen Diana escorted out of the harbor. 18 July 2021.
*Private (non-commercial) vessel traffic into Honolulu Harbor is restricted and is allowed in the harbor only after obtaining proper authorization. Large signs facing seaward at harbor entry points along the Main and Kalihi channels state that unscheduled vessels that wish to enter the harbor must first contact the United States Coast Guard and Aloha Tower harbor traffic control.
