We have a 40' grounded wooden vessel, named SOUTHERN CROSS that is located at in the Keehi harbor in an area known as "chainsaw beach".  The vessel grounded on Saturday, September 25th around 11:00am and the owner was initially working with Vessel Assist to remove the vessel.   I contacted Vessel Assist to see if they were still working with the owner, since the vessel is still grounded in the same area.  This same individual threatened someone while he was covering the Keehi harbor on Saturday and DOCARE was called to make a report on the situation.  I was informed this morning by Vessel Assist that they are no working with the owner anymore.   A check of the vessel this morning showed that the vessel is breaking up and could be causing a navigational hazard.  I am trying to get a hold of the owner, but I have not been able to do so.  We are currently getting bids to remove the vessel from the area under HRS 200-47.5.   We are looking to start the removal tomorrow around noon. 


Honolulu                      