Department of Land and Natural Resources

DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES
News Release

DAVID Y. IGE GOVERNOR

SUZANNE D. CASE CHAIRPERSON

For Immediate News Release January 28, 2016     

GROUNDED VESSEL AT KOHANAIKI
HAS BEEN REMOVED BY SALVAGE FIRM

KAILUA-KONA, HAWAII —  Salvage operations are expected to be completed by tomorrow of the 39’ Coast-Guard registered powerboat “Hoku Kea,” which ran aground Friday evening off Kohanaiki beach, west Hawaii.  

According to the DLNR Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation, the vessel was removed from shore on Wednesday. The vessel insurance company directed the salvager to return the vessel to the owner Phillip Hoyle and it is at his location. Salvage firm Cates International is diving the site today and again Friday, if necessary, to remove any remaining pieces of the boat from the water. 

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Media Contact:

Deborah Ward
DLNR Communications specialist
Phone: (808) 587-0320