Crewmembers aboard the Coast Guard cutter Kiska, a 110-foot patrol boat homeported in Hilo, boarded the 72-foot fishing vessel Crystal while it was heading out of Honolulu Harbor.

The boarding team officer administered alcohol and field sobriety tests to the Crystal's captain who allegedly failed all tests, resulting in the crew's voyage being terminated due to safety regulations.

A competent crewmember of the Crystal piloted the vessel while the Kiska crew escorted them to Honolulu Harbor. A Coast Guard Sector Honolulu investigating officer was on scene when the vessel docked to conduct an investigation. The captain will receive a penalty of $500 for the violation of boating under the influence .

"Every individual that works on the water has an obligation for the safety and well being of his or her fellow mariners, crewmembers and the protection of Hawaiian waters," said Chief Petty Officer Jose Quinones, an investigations and analysis officer for Sector Honolulu.

Moments later, crewmembers aboard a 25-foot response boat from Coast Guard Station Honolulu boarded the 82-foot fishing vessel Jessica while it was heading into Honolulu Harbor. The boarding team officer observed a non-U.S. master operating the fishing vessel. The assessment of possible penalties will be determined following an investigation.

The crew of the Jessica was also not in compliance with its fishing gear markings. A Sector Honolulu investigating officer issued an enforcement action report and sent the case to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for further investigation.