Hsinchu (CG5002)
The Coast Guard Administration (CGA) of Taiwan’s Chiayi-class vessel Hsinchu arrived in Honolulu Harbor in June 2024.
According to an online article1Chin, Jonathan. “Hsinchu vessel anchored in Honolulu for international operation.” Taipei Times. June 13, 2024. www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2024/06/13/2003819272 published on the Taipei Times website, Hsinchu was conducting a routine Pacific fisheries patrol. Taiwanese officials denied speculation that the ship was in Hawaiian waters to participate in the 2024 Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) maritime exercises.
Hsinchu was assisted to Pier 9 by P&M Marine Services tug Tiger 6 and Foss Maritime tug Freedom.
Hsinchu entering Honolulu Harbor with Tiger 6 (starboard side) and Freedom (port side). 11 June 2024.
Hsinchu approaching Pier 9. 11 June 2024.
Lettering on the hull of Hsinchu, indicating that the ship is part of the CGA fleet. 11 June 2024.
Line handlers from Hawaii Stevedores, Inc. getting ready to place the eye of one of Hsinchu’s mooring lines around a bollard on Pier 9. 11 June 2024.
Line handlers on Pier 9 with heaving lines sent ashore by Hsinchu crew members. 11 June 2024.
Hsinchu alongside Pier 9. 11 June 2024.
Hsinchu crew members set up the ship’s accommodation ladder. 11 June 2024.
A Hsinchu crew member secures a rat guard on to one of the ship’s mooring lines. 11 June 2024.
Hsinchu alongside Pier 9. 11 June 2024.
