What Crew Members Say About Kaimana-Hila

**Title: 'Kaimana Hila' Detained in Shanghai: Key Findings from Port State Control Inspection** On April 15, 2026, the 'Kaimana Hila' faced detention in Shanghai during a routine Port State Control inspection. Conducted under the Tokyo Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) framework, inspectors identified a total of four deficiencies on board the vessel. Among these, one deficiency was deemed serious enough to warrant detention. To lift the detention, the crew must address and rectify the noted issues before the ship can continue its maritime operations. Following the successful implementation of the necessary corrections, the 'Kaimana Hila' was cleared to depart Shanghai on April 16. The vessel is now en route to the bustling ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, with an estimated time of arrival (ETA) of April 22. As the maritime industry keeps a keen eye on compliance and safety, the case of the 'Kaimana Hila' serves as an important reminder of the rigorous standards upheld at international ports.

US-based container carrier Matson christened the second Aloha Class containership in a ceremony at Philly Shipyard on March 9. The new vessel, named Kaimana Hila, is the sister ship to Daniel K. Inouye, which was christened in June and went into service in November of 2018. The two ships were built by Philly Shipyard at a total cost of USD 418 million, and are the first of four new vessels that Matson plans to deploy in its Hawaii service during the next 18 months.