DLNR says the vessel came from Ko Olina Marina.
The owner had been planning to obtain a temporary mooring permit in anchorage area "B" of the bay.
There is no vessel insurance. DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources, Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation and Dept,. of Health Hazard Evaluation and Emergency Response branch went out Wednesday to evaluate the condition of the vessel, whose hull is listing to one side and is flooded and which is aground on living coral in close proximity to an area used for marine tourism.
State boating staff are in contact with the owner who is in discussion with a marine salvage company on a plan to remove the boat as soon as possible to prevent further damage to coral.
The vessel has twin diesel engines and was carrying about 30 gallons of diesel fuel.
Removal of fluids is pending.
They also say a 36′ vessel went aground on rocks just off a Waianae beach on Monday, Nov. 5.
The owner told DOBOR Oahu district staff he had no vessel insurance.
There is no insurance on it.
The owner is in discussion with a marine salvage company on a removal plan.
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