American Contender (1966) with Punapau (1982)
American Marine tug American Contender (IMO 8842284 🇺🇸) with cement barge Punapau inbound to Pier 29, Honolulu Harbor from Hilo Harbor.
Punapau is owned by Hawaiian Cement, which is a subsidiary of Knife River.
A cement barge is used to transport cement between ports. Once at its destination, the cement is transferred from the barge to onshore storage silos.
American Contender arriving with Punapau. 5 October 2025.
American Contender with Punapau off Pier 9. 5 October 2025.
American Contender. 5 October 2025.
Punapau. 5 October 2025.
American Contender with Punapau off Pier 9. 5 October 2025.
American Contender crew hauling lines from the tug to Punapau. 5 October 2025.
American Marine tug Lanai City waiting to assist American Contender with Punapau. 5 October 2025.
American Contender crew handling a line on board Punapau. 5 October 2025.
American Contender and Lanai City with Punapau. 5 October 2025.
