A Matson containership spilled bunker fuel near Pier 19 in Honolulu last week. The M/V Kamokuiki, accidentally discharged heavy fuel oil during bunkering operations with a barge. The crew of the vessel immediately secured the discharge, activated their Vessel Response Plan, and began clean-up operations. Pacific Environmental Corporation and Marine Spill Response Corporation representatives deployed 25 bales of absorbent material stretching from the stern of the vessel to Pier 22. Response vessels deployed 1600 feet of hard boom surrounding the 25 bales of absorbent material and spilled oil. There are no reports of impacted wildlife.
