Update: 1:33 p.m., March 5, 2023
We have reports that the yacht that has been grounded at Honolua Bay for nearly two weeks is now freed from the shoreline. Additional images show the vessel tilting to one side as it is pulled further from shore and possibly taking on water.
*This is a developing story. Additional updates will be posted as they become available.
Yacht freed from reef at Honolua Bay. PC: Tim Cummings (3.5.23)- Yacht freed from reef at Honolua Bay. PC: Tim Cummings (3.5.23)
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- Nakoa salvage operation – Honolua Bay (March 5, 2023). PC: DLNR Hawaiʻi
- Nakoa salvage operation – Honolua Bay (March 5, 2023). PC: DLNR Hawaiʻi
- Nakoa salvage operation – Honolua Bay (March 5, 2023). PC: DLNR Hawaiʻi
- Nakoa salvage operation – Honolua Bay (March 5, 2023). PC: DLNR Hawaiʻi
- Nakoa salvage operation – Honolua Bay (March 5, 2023). PC: DLNR Hawaiʻi
- Nakoa salvage operation – Honolua Bay (March 5, 2023). PC: DLNR Hawaiʻi
- Nakoa salvage operation – Honolua Bay (March 5, 2023). PC: DLNR Hawaiʻi
- Nakoa salvage operation – Honolua Bay (March 5, 2023). PC: DLNR Hawaiʻi
Salvage crews are preparing another attempt to pull the luxury yacht, Nakoa, off nearshore rocks at Honolua Bay on Maui today.
The salvage ship, Kahi, operated by Visionary Marine LLC and a tractor tug, the Mary Catherine operated by Sause Brothers Inc., both of Honolulu are stationed just outside the Honolua-Mokulē’ia Marine Life Conservation District for the effort.
The 94-foot, 120-ton yacht has been hard-aground for nearly two weeks since Monday, Feb. 20, after apparently slipping loose from a mooring in the bay.
Two earlier salvage attempts were not successful, when rigging attached to the Nakoa did not prove strong enough and failed.
A rigging crew from the Kahi worked all day Saturday and again this morning securing rigging to the yacht, which will be attached to the tug sometime during high tide, in hopes of freeing the vessel.
Today is providing the best weather and ocean conditions, for the complex operation to try and free the Nakoa, according to the state Department of Land and Natural Resources.
“We continue to appreciate the patience and understanding of everyone who loves Honolua as well as the hard work being conducted by the salvage crews,” said DLNR Chair Dawn Chang in a news release.
Original source: https://mauinow.com/2023/03/05/third-attempt-to-free-grounded-yacht-at-honolua-bay-planned/