F/V Pacific Paradise, Honolulu, HI; 1001 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815, USA

Source report excerpt: “News Release Oct. 11, 2017 U.S. Coast Guard 14th District Hawaii and the Pacific Contact: 14th District Public Affairs Office: (808) 535-3230 After Hours: (808) 341-9849 Coast Guard, HFD rescue 20 fishermen from aground vessel off Honolulu HONOLULU — Twenty fishermen were transported to shore from an aground vessel less than a half mile off Honolulu early Wednesday morning. Honolulu Fire Department Jet Ski crews transported fishermen from the vessel to a Coast Guard 45-foot Response Boat-Medium for further transport to awaiting emergency responders at Ala Wai Harbor. A Coast Guard MH-65 helicopter crew hoisted two of the fishermen and the master of the vessel and transported them to […]”

Source report excerpt: “Update: Responders work to remove fuel, vessel grounded off Honolulu U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at 10/11/2017 10:51 PM EDT News Release Oct. 11, 2017 U.S. Coast Guard 14th District Hawaii and the Pacific Contact: 14th District Public Affairs Office: (808) 535-3230 After Hours: (808) 341-9849 Update: Responders work to remove fuel, vessel grounded off Honolulu HONOLULU — Responders are working to lighter all potential pollutants from the 79-foot fishing vessel Pacific Paradise currently aground off Honolulu. "The safety of the public is our primary concern as we work with our state partners and responsible party to address the potential pollution threat and salvage the vessel," said […]”

Source report excerpt: “Update: Responders continue efforts to remove vessel grounded off Honolulu HONOLULU — Responders will continue efforts to remove the 79-foot fishing vessel Pacific Paradise aground off Honolulu Sunday. At first light the salvage team will reassess the vessel and attempt another towing evolution if weather allows this to be done safely. The vessel remained grounded Saturday despite several attempts to tow it from the reef located off Waikiki’s Kaimana Beach during the most favorable tide. During work to dewater the vessel, gasoline used to fuel a dewatering pump reportedly splashed on hot surfaces causing it to ignite and start a fire aboard. The seven members of the salvage team abandoned […]”

Source report excerpt: “News Release Oct. 19, 2017 U.S. Coast Guard 14th District Hawaii and the Pacific Contact: 14th District Public Affairs Office: (808) 535-3230 After Hours: (808) 341-9849 Responders prepare to remove grounded fishing vessel off Honolulu For high resolution imagery, click on the thumbnails above. HONOLULU — Responders prepare efforts Thursday to remove the grounded 79-foot fishing vessel Pacific Paradise off Waikiki. A salvage team was able to approach the vessel for the first time post fire, Wednesday to survey the damage, assess the hull and inspect for pollution. The vessel will be prepped today in an attempt to be towed off of the reef, Friday if conditions allow. Nearly 3,000 gallons of […]”

Source report excerpt: “News Release Oct. 20, 2017 U.S. Coast Guard 14th District Hawaii and the Pacific Contact: 14th District Public Affairs Office: (808) 535-3230 After Hours: (808) 341-9849 Responders unsuccessful in removing grounded fishing vessel off Honolulu HONOLULU — Responders were unsuccessful in removing the grounded 79-foot fishing vessel Pacific Paradise off Waikiki, Friday. Marine salvage company Cates International crews utilized a tug with 8” plasma towline and chain from both the bow and stern of the fishing vessel in the attempt to break it free from the coral reef. “Salvage teams attempted various removal procedures on both on the bow and stern and although the vessel had movement during the […]”

Source report excerpt: “Salvage efforts continue for grounded fishing vessel off Kaimana Beach Editors Note: To view or download high resolution photos please click on the images above. HONOLULU — Responders are continuing work to salvage the commercial fishing vessel Pacific Paradise grounded just off Kaimana Beach on Oahu. Over the weekend, the Coast Guard brought on personnel from Resolve Marine Group, Global Diving and Salvage, Pacific Environmental Corporation and the Coast Guard Salvage Engineering Response Team from the Marine Safety Center. This team surveyed the vessel and are working to further develop and update the salvage plan. "Salvage operations are always a dynamic and constantly evolving […]”

Source report excerpt: “News Release Nov. 8, 2017 U.S. Coast Guard 14th District Hawaii and the Pacific Contact: 14th District Public Affairs Office: (808) 535-3230 After Hours: (808) 341-9849 Update: Coast Guard, partners continue work to salvage Pacific Paradise Editors' Note: Please click on images to download high resolution version. HONOLULU — Work continues Wednesday to address the salvage needs of the Pacific Paradise, aground off Kaimana Beach, Oahu. The Captain of the Port, Capt. Michael Long, met Wednesday morning with stakeholders to discuss the ongoing environmental concerns associated with the grounded vessel. In attendance were representatives from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, […]”

Source report excerpt: “News Release Nov. 17, 2017 U.S. Coast Guard 14th District Hawaii and the Pacific Contact: 14th District Public Affairs Office: (808) 535-3230 After Hours: (808) 341-9849 Imagery Available: Response efforts continue into the weekend for Pacific Paradise Editors' Note: Click on images to view or download high resolution version. HONOLULU — Work to prepare, refloat and remove the Pacific Paradise continues Friday off Kaimana Beach and will continue through the weekend. Thursday responders continued top-side welding and fabrication of the vessel, patching identified holes to reinforce the watertight integrity of the vessel. Additionally, the connections points on the vessel to be used for the […]”

Source report excerpt: “HONOLULU — Work to prepare and remove the Pacific Paradise continues Tuesday off Kaimana Beach and will continue through Wednesday. Operations will pause Thursday in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday and will resume Friday continuing through the weekend. Today workers are continuing to weld and patch areas in the hull, putting soft patches on the starboard side of the vessel. Additional buoyancy equipment has arrived on island and is being prepared by responders. Monday workers removed the old towing bridle and are preparing the vessel to receive a new one. Repairs have been made to the hull and hatches to improve watertight integrity. The vessel’s rudder was cut loose in an effort to […]”

Source report excerpt: “Update: State begins reef damage assessment, final preps being made to remove Pacific Paradise from Kaimana Beach, Oahu HONOLULU — A team from the State of Hawaii is beginning their reef damage assessment Wednesday as final preparations are made by responders in advance of another attempt to remove the 79-foot fishing vessel Pacific Paradise Friday or Saturday depending on the weather. Once refloat operations begin, they will continue throughout the day and night for 24 to 48 hours. Generators, dewatering pumps, and light stands may be operated throughout the night during the removal operations. A team of six divers from the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural resources is assessing the […]”

Source report excerpt: “News Release Dec. 7, 2017 U.S. Coast Guard 14th District Hawaii and the Pacific Contact: 14th District Public Affairs Office: (808) 535-3230 After Hours: (808) 341-9849 Imagery Available: Pacific Paradise successfully removed from reef off Oahu Editors Note: Click on images to video or download high resolution video and photos or visit the Feature Page for the response: https://www.dvidshub.net/feature/PacificParadise HONOLULU — The grounded Pacific Paradise was successfully removed from the reef off Kaimana BeachThursday. The State of Hawaii’s Department of Land and Natural Resources will assume the lead as the coordinating agency to work with the owner of the Pacific Paradise to conduct […]”