Diesel Discharge in Ala Wai Harbor; Honolulu, Hawaii
Honolulu, HI | 2026-May-19
Initial Notification: On May 19, 2026, the NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator (SSC) for Oceania was notified of a diesel discharge in Ala Wai Harbor in downtown Honolulu, Hawaii. Suspected cause was due to an improper fuel transfer. The U.S. Coast Guard requested assistance with resources at risk (RAR) and Endangered Species Act (ESA) consultation.
Incident Details
| Primary threat: | Oil |
| Products of concern: | Red Dye Diesel |
| Total amount at risk of spill: | 108 gallons |
| Latitude (approximate): | 21° 17.22′ North |
| Longitude (approximate): | 157° 50.52′ West |
| On-Water Recovery: | Applied |
| Shoreline Cleanup: | Unknown/Not applicable |
| Dispersants: | Unknown/Not applicable |
| In-Situ Burn: | Unknown/Not applicable |
| Bioremediation: | Unknown/Not applicable |