Coast Guard crews safely evacuated 21 passengers from a charter vessel experiencing engine room smoke near Maalaea Harbor. No injuries were reported and the vessel was able to return to harbor on its own.
- The Maui Diamond charter vessel reported smoke from its engine room while offshore near Maalaea Harbor on Thursday.
- Coast Guard crews quickly responded and transferred all 21 passengers to safety with no injuries reported.
- The vessel’s crew remained aboard, confirmed no fire was present, and successfully returned to harbor using the port engine.
- The incident highlights the importance of marine radios for emergency communications and safety awareness.
Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser
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