Young Brothers adjusts sailing schedule as needed because of expected severe ocean conditions

Severe weather continues to impact the islands this weekend and is forecast to worsen, generating hazardous ocean conditions between the islands early next week, especially for the islands of Hawai‘i and Maui.

Young Brothers adjusted its upcoming sailing schedule as needed in anticipation of those continuing unstable — and could even be dangerous — weather and ocean conditions.

Honolulu to Hilo

Sailing: Saturday, Feb. 21

Current status: No changes

• The barge was set to depart as scheduled and estimated to arrive Monday (Feb. 23) at Port of Hilo. Young Brothers anticipates ocean conditions will create surge in the harbor. Therefore, cargo will be discharged and loadbacked as much as is safely possible, harbor conditions permitting. There are no changes to cargo acceptance Monday at Port of Hilo.

Honolulu to Kahului

Sailing: Monday (Feb. 23)

Current status: Deferred (updated)

• Forecasts as of Saturday afternoon showed large northeasterly swells that will impact Young Brothers’ ability to safely arrive and stay in harbor at Port of Kahului on Maui. Therefore, the sailing is deferred to ensure the safety of the shipping company’s employees, assets and customer cargo. The next sailing to Kahului is scheduled for Feb. 25, when conditions are forecast to improve. There are no changes to port hours of operations.

There are currently no other changes to any other scheduled sailings; however, schedules could change depending on future weather and ocean conditions.

Visit the Young Brothers website, sign up online for customer notices and follow the shipping firm on social media @youngbrothershawaii/@youngbrothershi to get the most up-to-date information about sailing schedule changes and cargo availability.

“Thank you for your patience and understanding,” said Young Brothers on Saturday in its sailing schedule update.