Matson Navigator

Ex-Horizon Navigator

In the harbor for a quick (unscheduled) stop on the way back to the Mainland from China.

After she left the harbor, I lingered for a bit to try out shots with a tripod. Mixed results.

Hoku Loa

Pasha Hawaii Ships – New and Old, but New

Horizon Enterprise, now in Pasha Hawaii livery, has been stuck in the harbor due to problems with a boiler, so I hear. She was moved to Pier 10 from Pier 32 by three tugs (deadship tow).

Horizon Lines no more:

Old-style lifeboat:

Details:

One of the three tugs, Mikiala II:

Churning up the water:

Later on in the evening, Marjorie C:

Waiting for the pilot:

Mahalo to Captain Ed Enos and Paul!

Horizon Pacific

Past and present:

Finally!

Yesterday, I managed to get over to the harbor to get my first photos of Pasha’s new ship Marjorie C:

Horizon Consumer was shifting from Pier 51 to Pier 2.

Passing Manukai and Manoa:

Mikioi at the bow:

Pi‘ilani at the stern:

Evening at the harbor:

Various Things – Small and Large

While waiting for Legend of the Seas to leave, I was looking at the rocks around where I was sitting (that’s the closest I got to the beach today).

Found a sea urchin test:

Lots of pipipi:

I’m not a big fan of modern cruise ships, but variety is good.

Legend of the Seas:

Unusual to see a fishing boat with a sailboat rig. Ka Imi Kai:

Old workhorse, Matsonia:

Another old workhorse, Horizon Consumer:

Pasha Hawaii containers at Young Brothers pier:

Slow Weekends

There haven’t been any exciting new ships in the harbor over the past few weekends. Still, it’s a pleasure to be out and about to see the old familiar ones.

Horizon Reliance loaded with containers, getting ready to leave:

B. Ace bow:

Saturday Afternoon

Containment boom in the way, can’t move barge:

Namahoe and Ne‘ena:

USCGC Sherman leaving the harbor:

Cargo outbound. Mokihana and Kwai (with sail up):

Tira Lani:

JRS Canis:

School of fish running away from something:

Mary Catherine:

Horizon Spirit with tugs Mikioi and Pi‘ilani:

Happy Day!

With the sun comes another opportunity. And a much better one, at that!

I found out that Valrossa was leaving this morning, rather than last night. So, I got my photos after all.

I was surprised to see the new pilot boat, Puakea, in use. She’s cute!

Marine debris being collected:

Fishing boat St. Damien:

The water in the harbor was back to its normal, calm state.

Here is the wall at the end of Pier 7 for comparison with the photo from Saturday:

Part of Kulamanu’s boat is now in the water:

How long before it breaks loose and becomes a hazard?

Niolo with barge Noa:

One of these tugs does not belong:

It’s Noke:

Pi‘ilani at the stern of Horizon Enterprise:

Horizon Enterprise headed to the Horizon Lines terminal:

American Emerald’s hull and bumper detail:

Nunui’s deck:

Brilliant Friday Morning

Beautiful weather and a sailing ship. What a splendid way to end the week!

I was given the okay to tag along on board Foss’ tug Mamo for the arrival of Nippon Maru. 😀

Mamo at the pier:

Mikiala II, the other tug scheduled to assist Nippon Maru:

Pilot boat Kawika heading back into the harbor:

Looking back at JRS Canis at Pier 1:

Nord Optimiser at anchor offshore:

Mamo approaching Nippon Maru:

Cadets at the rail:

Crew member by starboard light:

Bow wave:

Back in the harbor, a welcoming party on the pier:

Other harbor sights on the way to Kapalama Basin (to turn the ship).

Matson work boat in a hurry:

B. Sky with a few truckloads of supplies on the pier:

A new view of Mokihana:

Horizon Spirit:

Mahalo to Michael MacDonald and Rick Wilson of Foss Maritime/Young Brothers! A special mahalo to Captain Larry Lamarca and Chris Vincent.

Stormy Weather and Mostly Tugs

The new year started off with some rough weather on Friday (2nd).

Blizzard and High Wind and Gale Warnings! Oh my!

Things started to calm down overnight. When I got to the harbor on Saturday, it was still gusty, but the sun was out.

The female ‘iwa seemed to be enjoying the strong winds:

Tira Lani assisting Capt. Les Easom with the barge, Hilo Bay:

Tira Lani alongside Hilo Bay:

Mamo:

Tira Lani, headed in; Pi‘ilani and Mamo headed out to assist Horizon Pacific:

Hokulani:

Mikioi in a hurry to catch up with Pi‘ilani and Mamo:

Horizon Pacific turning:

Bow detail:

Mikioi at the bow:

Backing toward the pier with Mahimahi in the background:

I also stopped by the ship. I was pleasantly surprised to see work being done. My departure has made an impact after all!