A Hui Hou Itsukushima (PL 23)
Japan Coast Guard ship Itsukushima (IMO 9942251 🇯🇵) arrived in Honolulu Harbor from San Francisco, California on 3 June 2026. She tied up at Pier 10.
The ship departed Honolulu for Sydney, Australia on 7 June 2026. She was assisted by Foss Maritime tug Freedom.
Itsukushima at Pier 10. Aloha Tower is in the background. 7 June 2026.
Itsukushima at Pier 10. 7 June 2026.
Line handlers on Pier 10 ready to cast off Itsukushima’s line from the bollard. 7 June 2026.
Itsukushima crew waving goodbye as the ship leaves Pier 10. The ship’s digital sign says, “See you again….” 7 June 2026.
Hawaii Pilots Association pilot boat Mamala Bay off Itsukushima’s starboard side. The ship’s digital sign says, “Mahalo Hawaii.” 7 June 2026.
Itsukushima turning in the basin, assisted by Freedom. 7 June 2026.
Itsukushima off Pier 9 with Freedom. 7 June 2026.
Itsukushima outbound with Freedom and Mamala Bay off her starboard side. 7 June 2026.
The ship is named after Itsukushima (also known as Miyajima), which is an island in Hiroshima Bay, Japan. She functions as a training ship for Japan Coast Guard Academy cadets.
