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No proof that cruise ship sailed too close to coast
The Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources(DLNR) concluded its investigation of the 'Celebrity Edge' on May 30, 2024. A thorough investigation was conducted by the DLNR Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement (DOCARE) for the cruise ship, which had been alleged to be sailing in proximity off the Napali Coast, where it has to maintain a distance of at least 3000 feet from the shoreline. The DLNR Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement (DOCARE) found no evidence that the ship violated any state rules while navigating off the Kauai Napali Coast Wilderness Park earlier in May. The DOCARE Officers in Kaua'i and O'ahu launched the investigation after the ship allegedly had been navigating close to the Napali Coastline, causing community concerns. The O'ahu officers boarded the vessel after it arrived atHonlulu and questioned the captain of the ship about the incident. The captain stated that the ship was under control with at least 30 meters of water depth. However, he was unsure about the ship's distance from the shore. Subsequently, the Kaua'i officers searched for witnesses to provide information on whether the cruise ship had been near the Napali Coastline. Despite their efforts, the investigators failed to find witnesses who could confirm that the ship was violating HAR rules. Report with photo: https://spectrumlocalnews.com/hi/hawaii/news/2024/06/05/dlnr-letter-cruise-ship-kauai-napali
s Department of Land and Natural Resources investigating cruise ship
Authorities in Hawaii were investigating claims that the 'Celebrity Edge' had sailed too close to shore when passing Hawaii’s protected Na Pali coast, en route from Honolulu to Vancouver. It allegedly came within 1,000 feet of Kauai’s north shore last week. Local laws prohibit ships with more than 50 passengers from sailing within 3,000 feet of the island’s coast. Hawaii’s Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) was aware of these incidents and an investigation was continuing. The DLNR has also consulted with the US Coast Guard and Department of was aware on the matter. The 'Celebrity Edge' has since left Hawaii and was heading for Vancouver, where it is due to arrive on May 11, 2024.
Cruise ship broke its moorings
The 'Celebrity Edge' broke its moorings in high winds at the Princess Wharf in Auckland's Waitemata Harbour in the evening of Dec 12, 2023. As a consequence, ten commuter ferries had to be cancelled. and others were left bobbing in the harbour, unable to dock until the cruise ship was secured again. The ship departed from the harbour on Dec 14 at 06.10 a.m. UTC, next headed to Tauranga.
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