Cape Flattery Still Aground, Cargo Removal Suspended
(Honolulu) Operations to remove portions of the cement cargo from the Cape Flattery, which is aground near the entrance of Barbers Point Harbor, were suspended Sunday afternoon because of unsafe sea conditions. The Unified Command continues to monitor the efforts to safely remove the Cape Flattery. Prior to suspending operations, salvage crews were able to remove approximately 30 percent of the granular cement necessary to refloat the vessel. Offloading operations will continue when weather conditions permit. The local crane and barge companies assisting with offloading operations are currently moored at Barbers Point Harbor. During routine soundings Sunday, the ship's crew discovered sea water in one of the empty fuel tanks.
Capre Flattery Rrefloated
The U.S. Coast Guard issued a Press Release stating that the bulk carrier CAPE FLATTERY has been refloated off the reef near Barbers Point, Hawaii. The salvage effort required removal of most of the fuel oil and about 9,000 metric tons of the granular cement cargo. No pollution was reported. The investigation into the casualty continues. Source: HK Law