Relaxing Saturday

It’s been quite a while since I’ve had a nice, carefree Saturday. Usually, there’s something I need to attend to or think about. It was great walking around, enjoying the sun and decent trades.

I spent most of the morning and early afternoon at the harbor (where else).

Westerdam was at Pier 10/11. Rat guards:

Hoku Ke‘a arrived with a barge (not pictured):

Torm Kansas:

If you are not sure what company the ship belongs to:

Mamo:

More cars! Pacific Highway:

Part of ramp and some crew members:

Bunker barge Ne‘ena being moved from Westerdam over to Pride of America by Namahoe:

American Contender hauling a barge…

…full of stuff (gravel, rocks, and machinery)

Namahoe all pau until it’s time to move Ne‘ena again:

Salishan with Matson crane barge Mauna Loa:

Before I left the Aloha Tower area, I walked over to Pier 7 to check on things. The state has posted guards to keep people off the pier since it impounded Falls of Clyde, so not able to get too close.

Kulamanu (ex-Rella Mae), another one of the ships being pressured to leave the harbor by the state. Portholes and viewing windows being boarded up with plywood. Hum of engine (or generator).

Said hello to my old friend. A zebra dove sitting in the top band of the bowsprit cap:

It’s all very sad.

No Refuge Today

Falls of Clyde has become my Hotel California it seems.

“You can check out any time you like, but you can never leave.”

I am trying to do what I can in this time of crisis, but it really sucks that it feels like I am back on the board.

I was feeling weird and stressed out about things and I had to get away from the computer and answering emails. Visiting the harbor is usually healing. Not today. As much as I tried to ignore her as I stood on the pier by Gordon Biersch, she was there over my shoulder…calling me.

I wish I didn’t care, but that would be like cutting my heart out.

Anyway, I have photos, as usual.

Work on Pier 15 has begun in earnest:

Detail of barge and workboat:

This buoy has seen better days:

Containment boom around Pier 12, which is also being repaired:

Shonan Maru chafing gear:

Overseas Kythnos with Ne‘ena alongside:

Namahoe executing a graceful spin on her way to move Ne‘ena:

On Ne‘ena:

You can have your line back now:

Overseas Kythnos detail:

More fuel barge action. Niolo and Mikioi moving Sasanoa:

Niolo towing:

Mikioi assisting:

Maunawili arriving:

Hello to Jesse. It was nice meeting and talking with you.

Beautiful Day

It was such a lovely day that any thoughts of going to the office vanished once I stepped out of the house.

Manuokekai:

Foss tugs were helping out with fuel barges today.

Mikioi with Ne‘ena before the the barge was towed out of the harbor by Namahoe (hidden behind the barge):

Mamo with Alaska Mariner and barge Capella moving to Pier 1:

Nice to see Eleu!

Splendid Ace:

(Check out the difference in size between Eleu and Mikioi)

Splendid Ace crew:

Alaska Mariner is a smart-looking tug:

Manukai:

I posted a picture of Fortuna a little while back. Here’s another one:

I’ve been keeping an eye on her. Maybe the State should as well? It would be pretty pathetic if she ends up like Judy K.

The waterfront mix of the day:

(Matson barge Haleakala, Alaska Mariner, Grand Princess)

Day Off = More Ship Photos

Namahoe moving Ne‘ena:

A series of shots featuring Heroic Leader:

Hurry up and raise the ramp. Gotta go!