F/V Fortuna 21; Pearl Harbor, HI

Pearl Harbor, HI | 1997-Oct-30

Initial Notification: The F/V FORTUNA 21 ran aground approximately 1 nm south of the entrance to Pearl Harbor, HI at 1100 HST on October 29, 1997. The vessel had 68,000 gallons of diesel on board. Attempts to refloat the vessel were unsuccessful. No oil was reported in the water. On-scene weather: wind 070 degrees at 12 knots; seas 070 degrees at 3 feet. The NOAA SSC was contacted by MSO Honolulu at 1800 HST and requested to provide trajectory and fate/effect information for instantaneous release of 68,000 gallons of diesel. The Honolulu NWS forecast is for trade winds at 15 knots through Friday. There is a potential for Kona winds to develop Saturday morning. NOAA provided weather forecast, ADIOS weathering data and statistical trajectories for E and ENE wind scenarios. MSO Honolulu reported the vessel was successfully refloated October 30 at approximately 0330. USCG district 14.