What Crew Members Say About Kaimana-Hila

On April 15, 2026, the vessel 'Kaimana Hila' faced detention during a Port State Control inspection at the Port of Shanghai. During the routine check, inspectors identified four deficiencies, with one deemed serious enough to warrant a detention under the Tokyo Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) guidelines. The ship's operational status relies on the timely rectification of these deficiencies. After addressing the necessary issues, the 'Kaimana Hila' was cleared to leave the port on April 16 and is now en route to Los Angeles/Long Beach, expected to arrive by April 22.

On March 9, Matson, the prominent U.S. container shipping line, marked a significant milestone by christening the Kaimana Hila, its second Aloha Class containership. The ceremonial event took place at Philly Shipyard, showcasing Matson's commitment to expanding its fleet. The Kaimana Hila joins its sister ship, the Daniel K. Inouye, which was launched in June and began operations in November 2018. Constructed at a total investment of $418 million, these two state-of-the-art vessels are part of a four-ship initiative aimed at enhancing Matson's services to Hawaii over the next year and a half.