(2016 photo courtesy of Sincerity Ace)

The Coast Guard says the Sincerity Ace a ​Panama flagged Mitsui OSK Lines-operated car carrier, which was en route from Japan to Hawaii, was 1,800 nautical miles northwest of Oahu when it caught fire Monday, forcing the 21-person Filipino crew to abandon ship.  16 crew members have been rescued by another car carrier. Several crew member were seen un responsive in the waterUS Navy is assiting in a search for crew member seen in the water and rescue ships have been dispatched.