Tianjin Highway (2005)

A series of photos showing “K” Line’s car carrier Tianjin Highway (IMO 9294355) outbound from Pier 31, Honolulu Harbor. She was assisted by Foss Maritime tugs Mikioi and Freedom.

Tianjin Highway 01

Tianjin Highway preparing to turn in the basin by Aloha Tower after leaving Pier 31 and backing down Kapālama Channel. Freedom is on the port side of the ship and Mikioi is at her stern. 8 August 2021.

Tianjin Highway 02

Tianjin Highway turning in the basin, assisted by Freedom and Mikioi. 8 August 2021.

Mikioi Tianjin Highway

Mikioi working at the stern of Tianjin Highway. 8 August 2021.

Freedom Tianjin Highway

Freedom’s crew handle the towline which is around one of the recessed bitts in the hull of Tianjin Highway. 8 August 2021.

Tianjin Highway 03

Tianjin Highway headed out of the harbor, assisted by Freedom and Mikioi. 8 August 2021.

Tianjin Highway 04

Tianjin Highway headed out to sea. The Hawaii Pilots Association’s pilot boat Hanakahi is off her starboard side. 8 August 2021.

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