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Collision off Oahu
The US Coast Guard responded to the collision of the LPG tanker "Pertusola" and the "Helen" approximately 20 miles southeast of Oahu, on Aug 7, 2019. The tanker was carrying 2,300 metric tons of propane. At 1:52 p.m., Sector Honolulu watchstanders received a report from the "Helen"’s captain via VHF radio channel 16 of the incident. The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter "Kittiwake (WPB 87316)" crew and a 45-foot boat of the Station Honolulu were deployed to assess the scene, verify vessel damages and any potential pollution. The tanker was anchored in pos. 21° 3.67' N 157° 38.05' W. No injuries or pollution have been reported. The cause of the collision is under investigation. Weather on scene was reported as 2 to 3-foot seas with 5 mph winds.
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