Coast Guard rescues 3 from disabled fishing boat south of Honolulu
COURTESY U.S. COAST GUARD
A 45-foot Response Boat-Medium crew from Coast Guard Station Honolulu relieved the Kittiwake in towing the vessel at the entrance of the Port of Honolulu and brought the boat safely to the pier.
COURTESY U.S. COAST GUARD
A 45-foot Response Boat-Medium crew from Coast Guard Station Honolulu relieved the Kittiwake in towing the vessel at the entrance of the Port of Honolulu and brought the boat safely to the pier.
The Coast Guard rescued three people stranded aboard a disabled 46-foot commercial fishing vessel about 115 miles south of Honolulu Harbor today.
The crew of the Lily Kaileia notified watchstanders at the Coast Guard Sector Honolulu command center on Wednesday that they were disabled and adrift.
With the vessel drifting an no commercial or private vessel assistance available, the Coast Guard launched the USGC Kittiwake, a Marine Protector Class patrol boat home-ported in Honolulu, to tow the Lily Kaileia back to Honolulu Harbor.
A 45-foot Response Boat-Medium crew from Coast Guard Station Honolulu relieved the Kittiwake in towing the vessel at the entrance of the Port of Honolulu and brought the boat safely to the pier.
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Once again, the Coasties come through! Mahalo for all that you do. Your efforts are much appreciated!