F/V Wahine Kepaloa II; Ni'ihau Island, HI

Ni'ihau Island, HI | 2006-Dec-30

Initial Notification: The 44-foot F/V Wahine Kepaloa II grounded off the southern tip of Ni'ihau Island on the night of December 29. The crew was rescued by USCG Barbers Point. An estimated 500 gallons of marine diesel were released from the grounded vessel and approximately 350 gallons of diesel are estimated to remain aboard. The Pacific Environmental Company has been hired to conduct oil removal operations. Weather forecasts and oil fate information were requested.