Japan earthquake and tsunami shipping-related reports

All Japanese ports have closed after the country was hit on Friday by an 8.9 magnitude quake and 10-metre tsunami, shippers said.

TV footage showed at least one large panamax vessel, which typically carries 80,000 tonnes of coal, iron ore and grains, grounded in northern Japan due to the tsunami.

A ship with 80 dock workers was swept away from a shipyard in Miyagi prefecture. All on the ship was believed to be safe, although the vessel had sprung a leak and was taking on some water, Japan's coast guard said.

General cargo Koshin Maru either sank or grounded.
Koshin Maru IMO 9222728, dwt 1592, built 2000, flag Japan.

Emu Arrow during the earthquake on Mar 11, 2011, was caught by tsunami waves while she was discharging cargo at the port of Kashima. The ship collided with other ships, but remained afloat a short distance from her berth at Kashima. Due to a strong current, her main engine and bow thruster were being used to maintain position and the vessel was responding well. There were indications of quite extensive damage to her hull but no oil spill has been detected. A company representative is on his way to Kashima to assist with damage assessments. The ship is now well anchored, and the crew will spend the evening and night to get an overview of the extent of damage. None of the crew of 26 was injured. Bulk carrier Emu Arrow IMO 9144392, dwt 51800, built 1997, flag Bahamas, manager Gearbulk Norway.
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Danish industry media reports no Danish vessels were damaged or sank.

Russian media reports no news on any Russian vessel damaged or sank.

USCG reports:
Oahu:
- Significant damages reported at Keehi Lagoon with approximately 200 vessels impacted.
- Keehi Lagoon still hazardous with continual tidal surges and shallow water levels.
- Keehi Lagoon docks broke free from moorings with multiple boats still attached.
- Multiple vessels in Keehi Lagoon floating free with multiple collisions occurring and one sailing vessel has collided with Sand Island Bridge.
- Haleiwa Harbor (#300s) piers destroyed with no vessels damaged.
- Coast Guard and good Samaritans continue to assist numerous recreational vessels disabled and adrift off Oahu. 
- No damages reported to Waianae Harbor.
 Kauai:
- No significant damages reported at this time.
- All aids to navigation remain intact.
- All piers and marinas intact.
- Significant trash and debris in marinas.  No pollution reported.
 Maui:
- Maalaea Harbor continues to show signs of surge. No pollution reported.
- Two vessels sunken in harbor with one vessel overturned.
- All aids to navigation intact.
 Hawaii:
- Reports of damage and debris scattered around port.
- Civil Air Patrol currently conducting aerial assessment.

ALAMEDA, Calif. – Northern California Coast Guard response crews are conducting the following actions in response to the West Coast tsunami and related impacts:
•Coast Guard Air Station Humboldt Bay's MH-65C helicopters are continuing to search for a person in the water near the Klamath River, reportedly swept out to sea while trying to photograph tsunami waves.
•Six vessels have sunk or are overturned in Santa Cruz Harbor. Coast Guard responder crews are at the harbor that was evacuated due to an oil sheen leaking from the vessels.
•Overflights today found 20-30 vessels damaged at Crescent City Harbor.
•Coast Guard is investigating activation of a 406mhz EPIRB in Crescent City. It was found in a sunken vessel with no one on board.
•Coast Guard Air Station Sacramento HC-130J Hercules aircraft stands by to assist in any long-range air missions.
•Sector San Francisco's Captain of the Port is currently assessing port conditions and evaluating all vessel entries into port. Vessels are prohibited from transferring hazardous cargo at this time.
•Coast Guard resources are all accounted for in Northern California with no damage or injuries.
•The Coast Guard remains ready to respond to any reports of maritime emergency situations.