U.S. Department of Transportation

United States Coast Guard

# LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS

MAY EDITION

NOTICE NUMBER 19-97

May 6, 1997

Electronic Bulletin Board Service: (703) 313-5910 \*\*

300 to 28.8 bps, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit

\*\* NIS watchstander, 24 hours a day at (703) 313-5900 \*\*

\*\* INTERNET ADDRESS \*\*

http://www.navcen.uscg.mil

OR

Gopher://gopher.navcen.uscg.mil

\*\* FOURTEENTH DISTRICT HOMEPAGE \*\*

http://www.dot.gov/dotinfo/uscg/d14/

Issued by: Commander, Fourteenth Coast Guard District (oan)

PJKK Federal Building, Room 9139

300 Ala Moana Boulevard, Honolulu, HI 96850-4982

Telephone (808) 541-2315 Nights (808) 541-2500 Fax (808) 541-2309

Email m.whaley/d14o@internet.uscg.mil

# BROADCAST NOTICE TO MARINERS

Navigation information having been of immediate concern to the Mariner,
and promulgated by the following broadcasts, has been incorporated in
this notice when still significant:

-   CCGD14 (D14) BNMs: 182-97 to 187-97.

-   COGARD MARIANAS SECTION (MARSEC) BNMs: 021-97 to 033-97.

NOTES: (1) Unless otherwise indicated, missing and destroyed structures
are presumed to be in the immediate vicinity. Mariners should

proceed with caution.

\(2\) The Local Notice to Mariners is published in its entirety once a
month. The Monthly Edition should be retained as a reference for
subsequently issued Weekly Supplements. The Weekly Supplements will be
published in intervening weeks and will contain only new information
with the exception of DISCREPANCIES-DISCREPANCIES CORRECTED section
which is an accurate list maintained each week.

REFERENCES: Light List, Vol. VI, Pacific Coast and Pacific Islands, 1996
Edition (COMDTPUB P16502.6).

U.S. Coast Pilot 7, Pacific Coast: California, Oregon, Washington, and
Hawaii (30^th^ Edition)

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# REPORT DEFECTS IN AIDS TO NAVIGATION TO THE NEAREST COAST GUARD UNIT

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# I. SPECIAL NOTICES

OMEGA STATUS AS OF 06 MAY 97:

Omega status may be heard by dialing (703) 313€5906. The 24 hour
computer bulletin board modem line can be contacted by dialing (703)
313-5910.

# HAWAIIAN ISLANDS DGPS STATUS AS OF 06 MAY 97:

Differential GPS broadcast site Upolo Point Hawaii will be off air for
maintenance from 0800 to 1330 HST 10 May 97. The status of the
Differential GPS broadcast sites at Kokole Point and Upolu Point may be
obtained by contacting the NAVCEN WEST watchstander at (703) 313-5910.

I. SPECIAL NOTICES Continued.

FEDERAL REGISTER EXCERPT - HULL IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS FOR RECREATIONAL
BOATS - Request for comments:

Summary: The Coast Guard is proposing to amend it's regulations
concerning the identification numbers affixed to the hulls of
recreational boats, including boats carrying six or fewer passengers for
hire. These amendments are necessary to align the present numbering
system with the newly adopted international system. This would
facilitate the sale of U.S. products abroad. In addition, the Coast
Guard is proposing several minor amendments to its regulations of hull
identification numbers. Comments must be received by 22 May 1997 and may
be made to:

Mail: Executive Secretary

Marine Safety Council (G-LRA/3406)\[cgd92-065\]

U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters

2100 Second Street SW

Washington, DC 20593-0001

Phone: (202) 267-1477

The executive secretary maintains the public docket for this rulemaking.
Comments will become part of this docket and are available for
inspection or copying in room 3104 of the above address between 9:30
a.m. and 2 p.m. For further information contact:

Mr. Alston Colihan

Office of Boating Safety

Phone: (202) 267-0981

# DIFFERENTIAL GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (DGPS):

1\. On 29 January 1996, the Coast Guard declared the CG DGPS service
operational for navigation and positioning. During this initial
operational capability (IOC) phase, users continue to be cautioned to
use all available navigational tools to ensure proper evaluation of
position solutions. Problems identified during the pre-operational phase
will be resolved. Full operational capability (FOC) of the DGPS service
is anticipated when all operational and support performance requirements
are met.

2\. Broadcast stations at Kokole Point, Kauai and Upolu Point, Hawaii
provide DGPS signals to the Hawaiian Islands. Kokole Point, Kauai
broadcasts on 300 KHZ at 200 bits per second and Upolu Point, Hawaii
broadcasts on 286 KHZ at 100 bits per second.

3\. For more information mariners may contact the NAVCEN WEST
watchstander at the Petaluma, CA Control Center at (707) 765-7612.

# OMEGA RADIONAVIGATION SYSTEM TERMINATION:

The Coast Guard intends to terminate its involvement in the worldwide
Omega Radionavigation System on 30 September 1997. This will include
closure of the two stations located in the U.S. (Lamoure, North Dakota
and Haiku, Hawaii) and termination of the existing bilateral agreements
with the six partner nations (Argentina, Australia, France, Japan,
Liberia, and Norway). The Omega navigation system primarily serves
aviation and weather users. The Department of Transportation recently
completed its review of Omega navigation requirements and notified the
U.S. Coast Guard that most users will complete their conversion to
Global Positioning System technology by September 1997.

For further information on the Omega Radionavigation system contact:

Mr. Stuart Shoulta

Radio Aids Division (G-OPN-3)

U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters

2100 Second Street SW

Washington D.C. 20593-0001

Phone: (202) 267-6052

# HAWAIIAN ISLANDS - PRIVATE AIDS TO NAVIGATION:

Owners of Private Aids to Navigation are reminded that they are
responsible for the proper operation and maintenance of their private
aids. When private aids to navigation discrepancy reports are received
from the Coast Guard the owner should initiate immediate action to
correct the discrepancy. Mariners have a responsibility to report
discrepant private aids to navigation to the nearest Coast Guard unit.
All aids to navigation in the Fourteenth Coast Guard District, both
privately and federally maintained, are user monitored. The failure of a
mariner to report a discrepant aid to navigation may result in
casualties to others. Upon notification of discrepancies the Coast Guard
issues a Broadcast Notice to Mariners which remains in effect until the
discrepancy is corrected or listed in the Local Notice to Mariners.

II\. DISCREPANCIES - DISCREPANCIES CORRECTED

Abbreviations normally used in the Local Notice to Mariners:

BNM - Broadcast Notice to Mariners TRLB - Temporarily Replaced by
Lighted Buoy

LNM - Local Notice to Mariners TRUB - Temporarily Replaced by Unlighted
Buoy

TUB - Temporary Unlighted Buoy TLB - Temporary Lighted Buoy

TLT - Temporary Light TDBN - Temporary Daybeacon

IMPCHA - Improper Characteristics INOP - Inoperative

REDINT - Reduced Intensity

Shaded text denotes new discrepancy since last LNM.

# DISCREPANCIES: 

CHART NUMBERS BNM LNM

LLNR NAME OF AID STATUS AFFECTED REF REF

28820 Sampan Channel Daybeacon 4 TRUB 19359 13-97

30245 Ofu Harbor Daybeacon 2 MISSING 12-97

DISCREPANCIES: Private Aids:

CHART NUMBERS BNM LNM

LLNR NAME OF AID STATUS AFFECTED REF REF

30811.1 Agat Small Boat Harbor Daybeacon 1 IMPCHA 81048 001-96 01-96

30811.5 Agat Small Boat Harbor Daybeacon 5 IMPCHA 81048 44-96

30917 Garapan Channel Light 1 EXTINGUISHED 81076 108-94 45-94

30917.1 Garapan Channel Lighted Buoy 2 MISSING 81076 108-94 45-94

30917.5 Garapan Channel Buoy 6 MISSING 81076 31-96

30917 Garapan Channel Light 1 EXTINGUISHED 81076 108-94 45-94

30917.1 Garapan Channel Lighted Buoy 2 MISSING 81076 108-94 45-94

30917.5 Garapan Channel Buoy 6 MISSING 81076 31-96

30917.7 Garapan Channel Buoy 8 MISSING 81076 31-96

30918 Sugar Dock Channel Lighted Buoy 1 MISSING 81076 31-96

30918.2 Sugar Dock Channel Buoy 3 MISSING 81076 019-95 14-95

None Samoa FAD Buoy "A" East Bank MISSING 83484 21-95

None Samoa FAD Buoy "D" Tutuila Island MISSING 83484 25-95

None Samoa FAD Buoy "F" Aunu'u Island MISSING 83026 25-95

None Samoa FAD Buoy "H" South Bank MISSING 83026 25-95

None Samoa FAD Buoy "I" East Bank MISSING 83026 25-95

None FAD Buoy "E" MISSING 19320 150-97 15-97

None FAD Buoy "N" MISSING 19340 18-97

None FAD Buoy "R" MISSING 19357 149-97 15-97

None FAD Buoy "S" EXTINGUISHED 19357 17-97

None FAD Buoy "Z" MISSING 19380 18-97

None FAD Buoy "BO" Barbers Point EXTINGUISHED 19357 07-97

None FAD Buoy "EK" Hanalei MISSING 19381 27-96

None FAD Buoy "DK" OFF STATION 19381 05-97

None FAD Buoy "KH" MISSING 19320 16-97

None FAD Buoy "LA" MISSING 19347 16-97

None FAD Buoy "NL" Nuu Landing OFF STATION 19340 072-97 08-97

None FAD Buoy "UU" Auau Point MISSING 19320 18-96

None FAD Buoy "QQ" Mokuu MISSING 19320 47-96

DISCREPANCIES CORRECTED: None.

III\. TEMPORARY CHANGES - TEMPORARY CHANGES CORRECTED

# TEMPORARY CHANGES:

CHART NUMBERS BNM LNM

LLNR NAME OF AID STATUS AFFECTED REF REF

28420 Maalaea Range Front Light TEMP DISCONTINUED 19350 448-96 51-96

28425 Maalaea Range Rear Light TEMP DISCONTINUED 19350 448-96 51-96

None Maalaea Temporary Range Front Light TEMP ESTABLISHED 19350 457-96
51-96

None Maalaea Temporary Range Rear Light TEMP ESTABLISHED 19350 457-96
51-96

TEMPORARY CHANGES CORRECTED: None.

IV\. CHART CORRECTIONS ©

Corrective action affecting charts is contained in this section. Chart
corrections are listed numerically by chart number, beginning with the
lowest and progressing through all charts affected. The correction
listed pertains to that chart only. It is up to the mariner to decide
which charts are to be corrected. The following example explains the
individual elements of a typical correction.

# EXPLANATION OF FORMAT

Chart Chart Edition Last Local Notice Reference Source Agency Current
Local

number edition date to Mariners Datum of correction Notice to Mariners

\| \| \| \| \| \| \|

\*19000 23^rd^. Ed. 01/17/93 Last LNM 10/93 NAD 83 (CGD14) 20/93

(Temp) HI - ISLAND OF HAWAII - CHART TITLE - General Location

Add Imaginary Harbor Light 4 Fl W 6s 42ft 6M 19 30 00.0N 155 30 00.0W

\| \| \|

Corrective Object of corrective Position

action action

The letter (M) immediately following the chart number indicates that the
correction should be applied to the metric side of the chart only. A
chart number ppreceded by an asterisk (\*) indicates that the chart is
the largest scale chart(s) that the correction appears on. When (Temp)
appears below the chart number the chart correction action is temporary
in nature. The letter (N) preceding the current Notice to Mariners
number indicates a Distribution Limited (Not for Sale) chart (or
publication) that is usually for U.S. Navy, government owned or
chartered ships' use only. Courses and bearings are given in degrees
clockwise from 000 true. Bearings of light sectors are toward the light
from seaward. The nominal range of lights is expressed in nautical miles
(M).

Datum Abbreviations:

AD YR Astronomic Datum (Year) NAD YR North American Datum (Year)

BABSAD BAB South Astro Datum OHD Old Hawaiian Datum

LD Local Datum TD Togcha Datum

WGS YR World Geodetic System (Year)

19380 14^th^ Ed. 03/29/97 Last LNM 37/96 NAD 83 (NOS) 19/97

HI - OAHU TO NIIHAU

(New edition due to excessive NM corrections and various general
changes.)

V. ADVANCE NOTICE OF CHANGES IN AIDS TO NAVIGATION (A)

HAWAIIAN ISLANDS - ISLAND OF OAHU - Honolulu Harbor:

The Coast Guard is changing the following aids to navigation in Honolulu
Harbor, Oahu:

1\. Change characteristic of Honolulu Harbor Channel Light 7 (LLNR
29220) to Q G with a nominal range of 4 nautical miles on 15 May 1997.

2\. Rename Kapalama Basin Buoy 2 (LLNR 29235) to Honolulu Harbor Buoy 12
on 15 May 1997.

Chart: 19367.

Pub: COMDTPUB M16502.6, Light List, Vol VI, 1996 Edition.

HAWAIIAN ISLANDS - ISLAND OF OAHU - Kaneohe Bay:

The Coast Guard is changing the following aids to navigation on the
Island of Oahu, Kaneohe Bay:

1\. Rename Kaneohe Bay Warning LB (LLNR 28870) to Kaneohe Bay Warning LB
"B" and relocate to 21o26-16N, 157o46-58W on 23 May 97.

2\. Establish Kaneohe Bay Warning Buoy "A" (LLNR 28869) in position
21o26-27N, 157o46-58W on 23 May 97.

3\. Establish Kaneohe Bay Warning Buoy "C" (LLNR 28871) in position
21o26-06N, 157o46-00W on 23 May 97.

Chart: 19359.

Pub: COMDTPUB M16502.6, Light List, Vol VI, 1996 Edition.

# HAWAIIAN ISLANDS - ISLAND OF HAWAII:

The Coast Guard is changing the following aids to navigation on the
Island of Hawaii:

1\. Change characteristic of Kauhola Point Light (LLNR 28010) to Fl W
15s.

2\. Change characteristic of Cape Kumukahi Light (LLNR 28130) to Fl W
15s.

3\. Establish Keauhou Bay Entrance Lighted Buoy 2 (LLNR 28160) in
approximate position 19o 33-34.5N, 155o58-03W in 54 feet of water
displaying a Fl R 2.5s characteristic with a nominal range of 4 nautical
miles.

Chart: 19320.

Pub: COMDTPUB M16502.6, Light List, Vol VI, 1996 Edition.

# HAWAIIAN ISLANDS - ISLAND OF KAUAI:

The Coast Guard is changing the following aid to navigation on the
Island of Kauai:

1\. The nominal range of Kilauea Light (LLNR 29735) is being reduced to
24 nautical miles.

Chart: 19385.

Pub: COMDTPUB M16502.6, Light List, Vol VI, 1996 Edition.

V. ADVANCE NOTICE OF CHANGES IN AIDS TO NAVIGATION (A) Continued.

# HAWAIIAN ISLANDS - ISLAND OF MOLOKAI:

The Coast Guard is changing the following aid to navigation on the
Island of Molokai:

1\. The nominal range of Molokai Light (LLNR 28575) is being reduced to
24 nautical miles.

Chart: 19362.

Pub: COMDTPUB M16502.6, Light List, Vol VI, 1996 Edition.

PACIFIC OCEAN - KWAJALEIN ATOLL - Meck Island Ranges:

The Coast Guard is changing the following aids to navigation in
Kwajalein Atoll:

1\. Discontinue Meck Island Range (LLNRs 30380 and 30383) in Kwajalein
Atoll in August 1997.

Chart: 81715.

Pub: COMDTPUB M16502.6, Light List, Vol VI, 1996 Edition.

# PACIFIC OCEAN - ISLAND OF GUAM:

The Coast Guard is changing the following aids to navigation in Apra
Harbor, Guam:

1\. Change Characteristic of Apra Harbor Outer Entrance Range Front
Light (LLNR 30700) to Q Y lighted throughout 24 hours in June 1997.

2\. Change Characteristic of Apra Harbor Outer Entrance Range Rear Light
(LLNR 30705) to ISO Y 6s and lighted throughout 24 hours in June 1997.

The Coast Guard is changing the following aids to navigation in Agana
Small Boat Harbor, Guam:

1\. Change Characteristic of Agana Small Boat Basin Light 1 (LLNR 30675)
to FL G 2.5s with a nominal range of 4 nautical miles in June 1997.

2\. Change Characteristic of Agana Small Boat Basin Light 2 (LLNR 30680)
to FL R 2.5s with a nominal range of 4 nautical miles in June 1997.

Chart: 81048.

Pub: COMDTPUB M16502.6, Light List, Vol VI, 1996 Edition.

VI\. PROPOSED CHANGES IN AIDS TO NAVIGATION (P)

Periodically the Coast Guard evaluates the system of Aids to Navigation
to determine whether the conditions for which the Aids to Navigation
were established have changed. When changes occur, the feasibility of
improving, relocating, replacing, or discontinuing the aid is
considered.

Commander, Fourteenth Coast Guard District is soliciting coments on the
proposed changes to the following Aids to Navigation:

Comments on the following proposed changes are requested by 08 June
1997:

Keauhou Bay Light (LLNR 28155) discontinue aid.

Ofu Harbor Daybeacon 2 (LLNR 30245) discontinue aid.

Roi-Namur Island Channel Shoal Daybeacon (LLNR 30312) rename to
Roi-Namur Island Channel Daybeacon 3 and replace the Junction Green (JG)
dayboards with Triangular Green (TG) dayboards.

Roi Namur Island Channel Lighted Buoy 3 (LLNR 30315) rename to Roi-Namur
Island Channel Lighted Buoy 5.

Roi Namur Island Channel Lighted Buoy 4 (LLNR 30320) rename to Roi-Namur
Island Channel Lighted Buoy 6.

Roi Namur Island Channel Lighted Buoy 5 (LLNR 30325) rename to Roi-Namur
Island Channel Lighted Buoy 7.

Roi Namur Island Channel Lighted Buoy 6 (LLNR 30330) rename to Roi-Namur
Island Channel Lighted Buoy 8.

Roi Namur Island Channel Lighted Buoy 7 (LLNR 30335) rename to Roi-Namur
Island Channel Lighted Buoy 9.

Roi Namur Island Channel Lighted Buoy 8 (LLNR 30340) rename to Roi-Namur
Island Channel Lighted Buoy 10.

Kwajelein-Roi Highway Channel Lighted Buoy 6 (LLNR 30357) establish in
approximate position 09o12'30"N 167o30'12"E, displaying Fl R 4s.

Kwajelein-Roi Highway Channel Lighted Buoy 7 (LLNR 30360) reduce buoy
hull size.

Kwajelein-Roi Highway Channel Lighted Buoy 8 (LLNR 30362) establish in
approximate position 09o16'00"N, 167o29'06"E.

Meck Island Approach Lighted Buoy 2 (LLNR 30380) increase nominal range
from 3NM to 4NM.

Kwajalein-Gea Pass Lighted Buoy 2 (LLNR 30410) change characteristic
from FL R 6s to FL R 2.5s with a nominal range of 5 nautical miles.

Kwajalein-Gea Pass Lighted Buoy 3 (LLNR 30415) change characteristic
from FL G 4s to FL G 2.5s.

Kwajalein Lagoon Obstruction Lighted Buoy "V" (LLNR 30430) rename to
Kwajalein-Bigej Junction Lighted Buoy "V".

Kwajalein Lagoon Obstruction Buoy "T" (LLNR 30345) rename to
Kwajalein-Bigej Channel Buoy "5" and change from a red and green can
buoy to a green nun buoy and relocate to approximate position
08o49'18"N, 167o42'36"E.

Kwajalein Lagoon Obstruction Daybeacon "S" (LLNR 30440) disestablish.

Kwajalein Lagoon Obstruction Daybeacon "Y" (LLNR 30445) disestablish.

Kwajelein Lagoon Obstruction Light "R" (LLNR 30450) rename
Kwajalein-Bigej Channel Light 7, change characteristic from FL R (2+1)6s
to FL G 4s, and change daymarks from Junction Red (JR) to Triangular
Green (TG) dayboards.

Kwajalein-Ebye Reef Lighted Buoy 2 (LLNR 30455) rename to
Kwajalein-Bigej Channel Lighted Buoy 8.

Kwajalein Lagoon Light "N" (LLNR 30460) rename to Kwajalein-Bigej
Junction Light "N".

Kwajalein Lagoon Obstruction Lighted Buoy "B" (LLNR 30470) rename to
Kwajalein Harbor Junction Lighted Buoy "B".

Kwajalein Harbor Channel Lighted Buoy 10 (LLNR 30490) rename to
Kwajalein Harbor Lighted Buoy 8.

Kwajalein Harbor Obstruction Buoy "G" (LLNR 30500) rename to Kwajalein
Harbor Channel Junction Buoy "G".

Comments on the following proposed changes are requested by 17 June
1997:

Pearl Harbor Light 5 (LLNR 29400) increase nominal range to 4 nautical
miles.

Pearl Harbor Light 6 (LLNR 29405) increase nominal range to 4 nautical
miles.

Pearl Harbor Light 13 (LLNR 29430) rename as Pearl Harbor West Loch
Junction Light W, change characteristic from Occ G 4s to Fl G 6(2+1),
and change dayboards from square green (SG) to junction green (JG)
dayboards.

Pearl Harbor Light 16 (LLNR 29440) increase nominal range to 4 nautical
miles.

Pearl Harbor Light 18 (LLNR 29450) increase nominal range to 4 nautical
miles.

Pearl Harbor Light 20 (LLNR 29460) increase nominal range to 4 nautical
miles.

Pearl Harbor Light 21 (LLNR 29465) rename as Ford Island Junction Light
F, change characteristic from Q G to Fl G 6(2+1), change dayboards from
square green (SG) to junction green (JG) dayboards, and increase nominal
range to 4 nautical miles.

Pearl Harbor Light 23 (LLNR 29470) increase nominal range to 4 nautical
miles.

Pearl Harbor Light 27 (LLNR 29485) increase nominal range to 4 nautical
miles.

Pearl Harbor Light 35 (LLNR 29500) increase nominal range to 4 nautical
miles.

Pearl Harbor Light 36 (LLNR 29505) increase nominal range to 4 nautical
miles.

Pearl Harbor West Loch Daybeacon 1 (LLNR 29520) rename as Pearl Harbor
West Loch Light 1 displaying Fl G 6s characteristic with a nominal range
of 4 nautical miles.

Pearl Harbor West Loch Light 3 (LLNR 29525) increase nominal range to 4
nautical miles.

Pearl Harbor West Loch Light 5 (LLNR 29530) increase nominal range to 4
nautical miles.

Pearl Harbor West Loch Lighted Buoy 6 (LLNR 29535) increase nominal
range to 4 nautical miles.

Pearl Harbor West Loch Lighted Buoy 7 (LLNR 29540) increase nominal
range to 4 nautical miles.

Pearl Harbor West Loch Lighted Buoy 9 (LLNR 29545) increase nominal
range to 4 nautical miles.

VI\. PROPOSED CHANGES IN AIDS TO NAVIGATION (P) Continued.

Pearl Harbor West Loch Light 10 (LLNR 29550) increase nominal range to 4
nautical miles.

Pearl Harbor East Loch Light 4 (LLNR 29565) increase nominal range to 4
nautical miles.

Comments concerning navigational problems or suggestions for the
improvement of existing aids to navigation, charts and publications
should be directed to:

Commander, Fourteenth Coast Guard District (oan)

PJKK Federal Building Room 9139

300 Ala Moana Blvd.

Honolulu HI, 96850-4982

\(808\) 541-2315

All comments submitted should include the following information:

\(a\) Quantity, type, capacity and value of vessel involved, and the
extent that these vessels traverse the area under consideration
seasonally, by day, and by night.

\(b\) Where practicable, the type of navigation devices, such as
compasses, radar, GPS, and search lights, with which such vessels are
equipped.

\(c\) The number of passengers and the type, quantity, and value of
cargo involved.

\(d\) A chart section or sketch showing the action proposed when
necessary to clearly describe the recommended improvement.

VII\. GENERAL

# FISH AGGREGATING DEVICE (FAD) BUOY INFORMATION AND DISCREPANCIES

Mariners requesting information concerning Fish Aggregating Device (FAD)
Buoys, or reports of discrepancies, may contact Mr. Warren Cortez at
(808)µ848-2939, or send written correspondence to

Mr. Warren Cortez

Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology

Fish Aggregating Devices Program

Area 1, Sand Island Road

Honolulu, HI 96819

## REQUEST FOR COMMENTS - Coastal Central Maui, Kahoolawe, and Molokai

Commanding Officer, Coast Guard Cutter Sassafras (WLB-401) is conducting
a review of Coastal Central Maui, Kahoolawe, and Molokai, and is
soliciting coments on the aids to navigation system, waterborne
commerce, marine casualty information, port/harbor resources, emergency
response plans, routine and emergency ‚ommunication, and future
development projects.

Comments concerning navigational problems or suggestions for the
improvement of existing aids to navigation, charts and publications
should be directed to:

Comanding Officer

USCGC Sassafras (WLB-401)

### FPO AP 96678-3922

\(808\) 541-2430

All comments submitted should include the following information:

\(a\) Quantity, type, capacity and value of vessel involved, and the
extent that these vessels traverse the area under consideration
seasonally, by day, and by night.

\(b\) Where practicable, the type of navigation devices, such as
compasses, radar, GPS, and search lights, with which such vessels are
equipped.

\(c\) The number of passengers and the type, quantity, and value of
cargo involved.

\(d\) A chart section or sketch showing the action proposed when
necessary to clearly describe the recommended improvement.

Comments are requested by 15 May 1997.

HAWAIIAN ISLANDS - ISLAND OF OAHU - PEARL HARBOR - Construction:

The Channel opening at the Ford Island Bridge will be closed
intermittently from April 1 to June 30, 1997 as pontoon and transition
bridge sections will be positioned and installed. Permission to use the
channel must be cleared Port Ops and Dillingham-Manson. A NO-WAKE zone
will be enforced at the channel. The bridge channel will be permanently
closed on July 1, 1997. The derrick barges, SCANDIA and VASA, and work
boats, KIMBERLY and ROUGHNECK, along with 45' x 180' supply barges, will
be working between the eastern tip of Ford Island and the Pearl Harbor
shoreline north of the ferry boat landing. Concrete piles to support the
bridge will be driven in the channel, thereby restricting its width to
650 feet. The work boats and barges will also be making trips to Whiskey
22 pier and the Victor piers for material loading. Hours of operation
will be 0700 to 1730 HST, Monday thru Friday. The call signs are as
follows: SCANDIA - WAO 5175, VASA - WSB 3570 and KIMBERLY - WAF 4546.
VHF-Channel 69 will be monitored. The aquatic portion of the project is
scheduled to be completed by December 1997. In the interest of safety
all mariners are requested to use caution while transiting the area. For
further information contact Bruce Cody at (808) 422-2009 or (808)
831-2436.

HAWAIIAN ISLANDS - ISLAND OF OAHU - HONOLULU HARBOR - Pier 40:

Hawaiian Dredging Construction Company will be performing construction
work at Pier 40 in Honolulu Harbor, Oahu. The project consists of
demolition of portions of the existing Pier 40 and reconstruction.
Demolition and construction of Pier 40 is scheduled from 03 March 1997
to 01 March 1998, with hours of operation from 0700 to 1730 HST, Monday
thru Saturday. During demolition and construction of Pier 40, steel
beams and forms will be placed in the water. Vessel should stay clear of
the construction area and reduce speed as to produce no wake. Forms will
be marked with flashing safety barriers. Mariners are requested to
transit the area with caution. For more information concerning the
project contact Ms. Melissa Suarez at

(808)µ832-7579.

VII\. GENERAL Continued.

HAWAIIAN ISLANDS - ISLAND OF OAHU - MAILI POINT - Addition to Waianae
Artificial Reef:

The Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Aquatic
Resources, intends to add appoximately 600 concrete fish habitats to the
Waianae artificial Reef, off Maili Point, Oahu, between 18 April 1997
and May 9, 1997 (pending favorable weather and completion of deployment
preparations). North Pacific Construction has been contracted to
transport the habitats from Pier 45 (Snug Harbor) to a selected location
at the Waianae reef. They will place the habitats in a cluster at depths
between 60-70 feet about one mile offshore, within the designated
artificial reef boundary. Mariners are requested to transit the area
with caution. For more information concerning the project, contact Mr.
Brian Kanenaka at (808) 587-0092.

# HAWAIIAN WATERS - SOUTH COAST OAHU - HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS - HOT AREAS:

FACSFAC Pearl Harbor established a "HOT AREA" named "KAPU" on April 15,
1995, and a "HOT AREA" named "WELA" on March 1, 1997. Both areas have
effective hours of 0700 to 2200 HST Monday-Friday; and 0800 to 1600 HST
Saturday and Sunday (less federal holidays). Activities include
intermittent Naval gunnery exercises and airborne ordnance drops. Hot
area "KAPU" is an area bounded by 20-41N 158€04W, 18-51N 158-24W, 19€08N
159-15W, 20-46N 158-16W, thence to the point of origin. Hot area
"WELA"is an area bounded by 19-30N 158-18W, 18-50N 158-26W, 19-08N
159-15W, 19-43N 158-54W, thence to the point of origin. Scheduling
authority is FACSFAC Pearl Harbor code named "HULA DANCER". Transits
through these areas may be authorized, on a case-by-case basis, by "HULA
DANCER" on 277.8/380.6 MHZ or telephone (808) 472-7333. No exclusive
events involving ordnance will be authorized in areas "KAPU" and "WELA"
from 1730 to 0730 HST unless requests are received NLT three working
days prior to event date. Immediate fire evolution Report/Debrief is
requested by FACSFACPH with recommendations to improve this evolution.

HAWAIIAN ISLANDS - KAULA ISLET - Fishing Schedule:

The surface danger zone surrounding the Islet of Kaula will be OPEN for
fishing from 1201 HST on Saturdays to 1159 HST on Sundays every week
unless otherwise advised. These waters are CLOSED to all unauthorized
persons at all other times. Diving is not permitted. This announcement
does not permit entry onto Kaula Islet.

HAWAIIAN ISLANDS - KAHO'OLAWE - Fishing Schedule:

The Kaho'olawe Island Reserve Commission has announced the following
status of the Kaho'olawe Island Zone B for May 1997. KAHO'OLAWE
surrounding waters will be OPEN for fishing by trolling only on
Saturday, Mayµ10, 1997, 12:01 a.m. to Sunday May 11, 1997, 11:59 p.m.,
and Saturday, May 24, 1997, 12:01 a.m. to Sunday May 25, 1997, 11:59
p.m.. These waters are CLOSED to all unauthorized persons at all other
times. DIVING IS NOT PERMITTED. Fishermen and boaters are reminded that
unexploded ordnance in these waters are extremely dangerous. Neither the
U.S. Government nor the State of Hawaii will be responsible for any
damage to or loss of property, or personal injury or death resulting
from exploding ordnance in these areas. On May 7, 1994, the U.S. Navy
transferred ownership of the island of Kaho'olawe to the State of
Hawaii. The island, and the surrounding waters seaward for a distance of
two miles, are under the jurisdiction of the Kaho'olawe Island Reserve
Commission. By Hawaii Administrative Rules (13€260€1 to 13-260-5), the
following are restricted zones: Zone A; Due to the imminent threat to
public health and safety posed by unexploded ordnance, entry to the area
from the 20 fathom isobath to the shoreline, as well as the island
itself, is prohibited. No one shall enter the Reserve area at any time
except as expressly permitted by the Commission. Zone B; Entry into Zone
B, from the boundary of the reserve to the 20 fathom isobath is
prohibited, except for fishing by trolling which will be allowed for
specific dates as noted above. All other fishing and ocean recreational
activities are strictly prohibited.

# MARINE EVENTS:

The following marine events are of interest to mariners. All mariners
are cautioned that event areas warrant prudent seamanship and that all
Federal,

State and Local regulations apply.

EVENT AND LOCATION DATE ACTIVITY SPONSOR

KALA KUKEA IRONMAN May 10 Canoe Race O.H.C.R.A

Maunalua Beach Park 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Hui Nalu Canoe Club

Ocean Waters

CLUB SCUBA DIVE May 10 Scuba Activity Hickam Sea Lancers

Waianae Boat Harbor 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Dive Club

Ocean Waters

OUTRIGGER CANOE CLUB May 10 Swimming Contest Outrigger Canoe Club

OPEN OCEAN SWIM 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

San Souci Ocean Waters

LAHAINA YACHT CLUB May 10 Yacht Race Lahaina Yacht Club

OFFSHORE RACE 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Puamana to Hawea Point

Maui Ocean Waters

GEORGE PERRY MEMORIAL May 17 Canoe Race O.H.C.R.A.

CANOE RACE 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Lanikai Canoe Club

Kailua Bay Ocean Waters

KAHANAMOKU CANOE REGATTA May 17 Canoe Race Keauhou Canoe Club

Kailua Bay 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

KAIPOHA IRONMAN RACE May 17 Canoe Race Hui Waa Canoe Association

Haleiwa Beach Park to 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Waimea Bay

MARINE EVENTS: Continued.

MID MAY SEASON OPENER May 17-18 (1 day event) Waterski Contest Oahu
Water Ski Club

Keehi Lagoon 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

LAE ULA O KAI INVITATIONAL May 17-18 Canoe Race Lae Ula O Kai

Kanaha Beach Park 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

KANEOHE BAY REGATTA May 22-23 Sailboat Race Hawaii Hobiecat Association

Kaneohe Bay Ocean Waters 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

BEN ABIERA RACES May 24-25 Canoe Race Keihi Canoe Club

Kaanapali Beach 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

CLUB SCUBA DIVE May 25 Scuba Activity Hickam Sea Lancers

Haleiwa Boat Harbor Ocean Waters 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Dive Club

EYECATCHER HO'OMANA'O May 25 Canoe Race Eyecatcher Challenge

CHALLENGER 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Kaanapali Beach

KING KAMEHAMEHA TOURNAMENT May 31 Fishing Contest Hickam Sea Lancers

Oahu Offshore Ocean Waters 12:01 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Dive Club

VIII\. CORRECTIONS TO LIGHT LIST, VOLUME VI: PACIFIC COAST AND PACIFIC
ISLANDS 1996 None.

IX\. ADDITIONAL ENCLOSURES

Enclosure (1) Float Plan

# END OF CCGD 14 LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS NO. 19-97.

# T. H. COLLINS

Rear Admiral, U. S. Coast Guard

Commander, Fourteenth Coast Guard Districtz2

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