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Grounded Vessel, Hilo, Hawaii; Hilo, HI

Hilo, HI | 2020-Feb-03

Initial Notification: On the evening of February 3, 2020, a 70’ motorsailer ran aground on rocks north west of Hilo Harbor on the Big Island of Hawaii. USCG Sector Honolulu requested a trajectory in the event the vessel discharges its contents of 1200 - 1800 gallons of diesel. USCG is planning to take action at first light tomorrow morning.

Incident Details
Primary threat:Oil
Latitude (approximate): 19° 44.57′ North
Longitude (approximate): 155° 5.33′ West