The US Coast Guard Captain of the Port reopened all remaining commercial ports in Hawaii with the exception of Lanai Saturday after the downgrading of Tropical Storm Lane and completion of port assessments.
Honolulu, Maui, and Kauai County ports saw limited impacts, while the assessment of Kalamauapau Harbor on Lanai is pending.
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The Department of Land and Natural Resources, USCG and maritime industry assessed the ports,m as they surveyed aids to navigation and evaluated any damage to water channels and shore facilities. The US Coast Guard is now collaborating with the State of Hawaii and port partners to make sure that vessels can sail safely, tie up and receive services, offload their cargo and return to the sea.
As Capt. Michael Long, Coast Guard Captain of the Port informed, cargo vessels and barges offshore can bring in their cargo, while cargo already at the port can be processed and distributed to Hawaii.
Restoring this vital commerce has been a top priority. Cargo vessels and barges offshore can bring in their cargo, cargo already at the port can be processed and distributed to Hawaii. We are continuing damage assessments.
USCG will continue to Broadcast Notice to Mariners and send out Marine Safety Information Bulletins to notify the maritime community as needed. All maritime users are requested to monitor the progress of this remaining storm and heed all warnings.
