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On may 19, 2026, the noaa scientific support coordinator (ssc) for oceania was notified of a diesel…

Diesel Discharge In Ala Wai Harbor; Honolulu, Hawaii · Honolulu, Hi · NOAAORR-11160

issued
2026-05-19 00:00Z
status
cancelled 2026-06-02 00:00Z
self-cancels
2026-06-02 00:00Z
authority
NOAA OR&R
sea
North Pacific Ocean
position
21.287, -157.842
source
incidentnews · first seen 2026-09-03 15:09Z

Original warning text

Diesel Discharge in Ala Wai Harbor; Honolulu, Hawaii.
Honolulu, HI.
1. On May 19, 2026, the NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator (SSC) for Oceania was notified of a diesel discharge in Ala Wai Harbor in downtown Honolulu, Hawaii. Suspected cause was due to an improper fuel transfer. The U.S. Coast Guard requested assistance with resources at risk (RAR) and Endangered Species Act (ESA) consultation.
2. THREAT: OIL. COMMODITY: RED DYE DIESEL. MAXIMUM POTENTIAL RELEASE: 108 GALLONS.
3. POSITION 21.287N 157.842W. NOAA INCIDENTNEWS 11160: https://incidentnews.noaa.gov/incident/11160

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