LOCATION: Vessel is grounded close to DOT reef runway, behind smaller islands. 

DATE AND TIME OF INCIDENT: Friday, June 6, 2023 late afternoon.  

HA OR DOCUMENT NUMBER:  the HA or Doc Number is a key piece of data.  552010 “HOKULEA” 

LENGTH OVER ALL:  47’ auxiliary powered SV 


NARRATIVE OF THE EVENT:   Vessel was on its way to Ke’ehi Marine Center for dry dock on Friday 6/2/23 but ended up on reef on his way there. 


ANYTHING ELSE NOTEWORTHY: Received phone call from a boater reporting the vessel was grounded over 3 days ago. He assisted owner in contacting USCG since (owner) is in his 80’s and seemed to appear “lost” & may have dementia.  I was unable to contact owner via telephone. Called to get information on grounding. vessel was due for dry dock on Friday but never made it. Vessel scheduled to be recovered and towed later this afternoon. 1 person was on board (owner) with no known injuries.
Keehi
Honolulu                      