Hurricane Douglas Update 7/24/2020
BY adm1n IN Uncategorized On 24-07-2020
July 24, 2020
Dear HFS Customer,
According to U.S. Coast Guard and National Weather Service information, Hurricane Douglas is moving west-northwest and forecast to pass over the northern tip of the Big Island Sunday morning, July 26. The hurricane is also forecast to lose strength starting midday today. Below is the weekend vessel arrival and Neighbor Island barge information:
* R.J. Pfeiffer V451W will arrive Honolulu Saturday morning, 7/25 and will begin cargo operations.
*Kaimana Hila V018W will arrive Sunday morning, 7/26 if Honolulu Harbor remains open.
*If Honolulu Harbor closes, both vessels will seek safe water at sea and will return upon harbor reopening.
Neighbor Island Barge Schedules will be adjusted based on harbor closures. In consultation with the Hawaii State Department of Transportation and the U.S. Coast Guard regarding port closures and safety, operations will adjust as needed.
HFS – Interisland service
Young Brothers announced today’s barge arrivals to the port of Kawaihae, Kahului, and Nawiliwili have arrived and is currently being discharged. Once cargo has been discharged, these barges will not be returning to Honolulu and remain in clam waters south of Hurricane Douglas.
The Captain of the Port (“COTP”) will be closing waterways to vessel arrivals Saturday, July 25. As a reminder, please be advised of the following changes to the sailing schedule through Monday and cargo restrictions noted below:
Saturday 07/25 Sailings to Kaunakakai and Hilo have been CANCELLED
In preparation for the storm and cleanup of the port after it passes, the port of Hilo will be closed on Friday, July 24, 2020 and Monday, July 27, 2020.
Monday 07/27 Sailings to Kawaihae, Kahului, and Nawiliwili are PENDING
Information regarding rescheduled sailings will be provided once YB has received the “All Clear” from the USCG and DOT-H. Port hours of operation on each island will be impacted based on the path of Hurricane Douglas.
HFS has cancelled our Hilo (Sat 7/25) and Kawaihae (Mon 7/27) is pending.
Our Honolulu operation will keep you updated of changes to delivery schedules and barge connections as soon as information is made available.
Thank you for your support and stay safe.
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