Japan Coast Guard Ship Kojima (PL 21) Departure

The Japan Coast Guard ship Kojima (PL 21) visited Honolulu Harbor in May. She operates as a training vessel for cadets from the Japan Coast Guard Academy, located in Kure, Japan.

The ship left the harbor on 12 May to continue on her 2018 Ocean Training Cruise.

chafing gear removed

Kojima crew members collect chafing gear from the ship’s mooring lines prior to departure from Pier 9, Honolulu Harbor. 12 May 2018.

removing rat guard

Kojima crew member removes a rat guard from one of the ship’s mooring lines. 12 May 2018.

raising gangway

Getting ready to raise the accommodation ladder. 12 May 2018.

line handling foredeck

Kojima crew member handles a line on the ship’s foredeck. 12 May 2018.

Captain Tonozaki and Captain Hopkins

Captain Tonozaki, Kojima’s commanding officer, and Captain Ryan Hopkins (Pilot 22) of the Hawaii Pilots Association. 12 May 2018.

cadets

Japan Coast Guard Academy cadets manning the rails. 12 May 2018.

USCG personnel on board

United States Coast Guard personnel on board Kojima. 12 May 2018.

Kojima with Freedom

Foss Maritime’s tug Freedom assisting Kojima as the ship turns off Pier 9, Honolulu Harbor. 12 May 2018.

Kojima

Aloha Kojima. 12 May 2018.

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