Hawaii

COVID-19 puts most of Hawaiian Air on standby

The substantial grounding of Hawaiian Airlines (NASDAQ: HA) during the past two months left the carrier with a $144.4 million loss in first quarter earnings.

By the end of March, Hawaiian had grounded 95% of its passenger flights to and from the islands to restrain the spread of the coronavirus. Hawaiian has been impacted more than most by government travel restrictions and quarantines, but analysts say it should make it through the crisis because of its low debt obligations and ability to hold...

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Buoy tender helping maintain Aids to Navigation in Hawaii heads for midlife overhaul

As often happens on January nights, bands of light rain swept over Honolulu Harbor, and the silhouette of the Coast Guard Cutter Walnut (WLB 205) pulled away from the pier at Coast Guard Base Honolulu but for the final time. The cutter’s presence was given away only by its navigation lights. At the same time, behind it, the skyline of downtown Honolulu shone brightly with Aloha Tower illuminated red against the twinkling city lights.

On deck, the cutter’s crew worked diligently under the...

https://www.workboat.com/news/offshore/buoy-tender-helping-maintain-aids-to-navigation-in-hawaii-heads-for-midlife-overhaul/

Hawaii whale watch boat recovered after striking rock

The excursion vessel Kaulana struck a rock off Manele Bay, Lanai, March 9, 2019. The catamaran crew were able to patch a hole in the hull and the vessel was towed back to port on Maui. Coast Guard photo/FM Andrew Sprinkle

A Hawaii whale watching boat struck a rock off Lanai Saturday, and was towed back to port by another vessel in its excursion fleet after the crew safely transferred 15 passengers and patched the hull, Coast Guard officials said.

The 70’ catamaran Kaulana, operated by the Hawaii Ocean Project, Maui, was transiting from Lanai to Maui about nine miles distant when it struck a rock off Manele Bay. The master called watchstanders at the Coast Guard Sector Honolulu at 9:02 a.m., and reported there was...

https://www.workboat.com/news/passenger-vessels/hawaii-whale-watch-boat-recovered-after-striking-rock/

First Aloha-class ship delivered to Matson

The Matson containership Daniel K. Inouye was christened June 30 in Philadelphia. Matson photo.

The Daniel K. Inouye, the first of four new dual-fuel container ships for the U.S. Pacific Jones Act trade, was delivered Wednesday to Honolulu-based Matson Inc.

Christened June 30 at Philly Shipyard in Philadelphia, Pa., the 854’, 50,794 dwt vessel has 3,600 TEU container capacity and 408 reefer slots.

It is the first of the Aloha class of diesel and liquefied natural gas (LNG) fueled ships, to be followed by another and then two of the 870’ Kanaloa class, with similar container capacity plus...

https://www.workboat.com/news/bluewater/first-aloha-class-ship-delivered-to-matson/

Navy Issues Final Study Seeking Continued Use of Training Ranges Hawaii, California Ranges

Members of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and Royal New Zealand Navy jump from an MH-53E Sea Dragon, attached to Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 14, as a part of dive operations during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise off the coast of Southern California on July 13. 2018. US Navy Photo

The next five years of fleet training and testing in the Pacific waters off Hawaii and Southern California might affect marine life but shouldn’t have permanent, lasting harm to marine...

https://news.usni.org/2018/10/29/navy-issues-final-study-seeking-continued-use-training-ranges-hawaii-california-ranges

Armstrong Marine delivers two dive boats to Hawaii

The new dive vessels will be showcased during a grand opening ceremony on Nov. 3. Armstrong Marine USA photo

The 32’x13′, high-tunnel catamaran dive vessels Amelia and Johan recently arrived in Honokohau Harbor in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Built by Port Angeles, Wash.-based Armstrong Marine USA for Aquatic Life Divers, the shipyard worked closely on the project with Pacific Boats and Yachts.

Twin Yamaha 300-hp outboards, paired with SeaStar steering, power each 16-passenger Subchapter T-certified vessel. The dive boats feature fly bridge helm stations, dive tank racks, head packages, custom storage tables...

https://www.workboat.com/news/shipbuilding/armstrong-marine-usa-delivers-two-dive-boats-to-hawaii/

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