U.S. Department

of Transportation

United States

Coast Guard

# LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS

APRIL EDITION

NOTICE NUMBER 14-97

April 1, 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: 132-97 to 140-97.

-   COGARD MARIANAS SECTION (MARSEC) BNM: 020-97.

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)

\* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \*

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

\* \* \* \* \* \* \* \* \*

I. SPECIAL NOTICES

# OMEGA STATUS AS OF 01 APRIL 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 01 APRIL 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.

# NAVAL INTERCEPT EFFORT - IRAQI EMBARGO:

Summary: The Naval intercept effort in support of the United Nations
sanctions against Iraq has ended in the Red Sea, Straight of Tiran, and
the Strait of Hormuz. Intercept efforts supporting U.N. sanctions remain
in the Persian Gulf. Cargo bound for Aquaba or transshipment from Aquaba
will be inspected on shore by a team from Lloyd's Register, the U.N.
Sanctions Committee, and the Aquaba Port Authority. New United Nations
procedures supporting the implementation of USCNR 986 will govern the
shipment of petroleum from the Mina Al-Baker Oil Terminal in Iraq.
Vessels transiting the Northern Persian Gulf, the Shatt Al Arab
waterway, or the Knor Abd Allah waterway can expect to be queried and,
if bound for or departing Iraqi ports, intercepted and boarded by
multinational naval units enforcing U.N. sanctions. Documentation
requirements for the shore based officials in Aquaba and the Naval
Forces in the Persian Gulf are identical. Except for U.N. approved
shipments of UNSCR 986 oil exports from the Mina Al-Bakr Oil Terminal or
U.N. approved shipments of food, medical supplies, or humanitarian goods
bound for Iraq, no cargo addressed to/from Iraq is permitted to pass the
intercept area.

For information on United Nations Security Council Resolution 986
(1995), requirements in effect for all shipping transiting the intercept
operations area, vessel pre-clearance, incomplete documentation,
petroleum exports and bunker fuel not approved by the United Nations,
cruise ships, and merchant advisory updates, contact:

## Commander

U.S. Naval Forces Central Command Maritime Intercept Coordinator

in Bahrain:

Voice: 973-724-839 or 973-724-627

Fax: 973-724-344

FEDERAL REGISTER EXCERPT - LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT - Request for comments:

Summary: On May 20, 1996, the Coast Guard published an interim rule
revising the lifesaving equipment regulations for U.S. inspected
vessels. The interim rule included provisions for vessels not on
international routes to comply with certain new requirements by October
1, 1997 and October 1, 2001. The Coast Guard has received comments
concerning the regulatory analysis for the interim rule which may lead
to changes to the lifesaving requirements in the final rule. To prevent
any economic expenditures based on the interim rule which might not be
necessary under the final rule, the Coast Guard is suspending the
implementation requirements for certain provisions in the interim rule.
The Coast Guard requests comments on the economic impacts of the
lifesaving requirements covered by the partial suspension. The
suspension of 199.10(i)(1)(i),(ii) and (iii) is effective
19µFebruaryµ1997. Comments must be received by 21 April 1997 and may be
made to:

Mail: Executive Secretary

Marine Safety Council (G-LRA)\[cgd84-069\]

U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters

2100 Second Street SW

Washington, DC 20593-0001

Phone: (202) 267-1444

Fax: (202) 267-1069

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 3406 of the above address between 9:30
a.m. and 2 p.m. For further information contact:

Mr. Robert Markie

Chief, Lifesaving and Fire Safety Standards (G-MSE-4)

U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters

2100 Second Street SW

Washington, DC 20593-0001

Phone: (202) 267-1444

Fax: (202) 267-1069

Email: rmarkie@comdt.uscg.mil

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.

I. SPECIAL NOTICES Continued.

DISCREPANCY REPORTS OF THE MARINE DIFFERENTIAL GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM
(DGPS):

1\. The U.S. Coast Guard is in the Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
phase of the Marine Differential GPS service. During IOC, the DGPS
service is

available for positioning and navigation. However, users are always
cautioned to use all available navigational tools to ensure proper
evaluation of

positioning solutions. During this IOC phase, system, validation tests
are being conducted, procurement and installation of the next generation
of

transmitters are being pursued, the control station software is being
upgraded, and other problems identified during the pre-operational and
IOC phases

are being resolved.

2\. To facilitate the evaluation and development of the final DGPS
service, reports of DGPS discrepancies are highly beneficial. To ensure
timely and

complete information, users discrepancy reports are required in the
following format:

## DGPS USER DISCREPANCY REPORT

A. Date:

B. Reporting source:

C. Reporting source Phone Number (Day/Night):

D. Reporting source position: N/S

### W/E

General Geographic Location:

E. Date/Time of event:

F. Duration of the occurrence:

G. Reporting source activity:

H. Environmental conditions (WX):

I. Bearing and range to electrical storm: T/ NM

J. DGPS broadcast site in use:

K. Type of DGPS receiver used:

L. Problem DGPS receiver indicated:

M. Other receiver indications:

N. DGPS beacon signal strength observed:

O. DGPS beacon signal to noise ratio observed:

P. User DGPS receiver operates correctly with other DGPS site(s):Y/N

Q. Does receiver function properly in GPS mode of operation:Y/N

R. Comments:

3\. This information can be sent the following ways:

\(1\) Via mail to; Commanding Officer/NIS

7323 Telegraph Rd.

Alexandria, VA 22315-3998

\(2\) Via message to; COGARD NAVCEN Alexandria VA//NIS//

\(3\) Via FAX to; (703) 313-5920

\(4\) Via Internet; E-mail to: NISWS@SMTP.NAVCEN.USCG.MIL

\(5\) or by calling the NIS Watchstander at; (703) 313-5900

4\. For the current status of DGPS broadcast sites or if you require
additional information contact the NIS Watchstander at (703) 313-5900.
The NIS

computer bulletin board may be accessed at (703) 313-5910 (300-14400
BPS), communication parameters are 8 data bits, 1 stop bit and no
parity.

Internet WWW.NAVCEN.USCG.MIL.

# 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

28425 Maalaea Bain Rear Range Light EXTINGUISHED 19350 141-97 14-97

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

28381.3 Kahului Boat Ramp Buoy 3 OFF STATION 19342 394-96 46-96

28381.4 Kahului Boat Ramp Buoy 4 MISSING 19342 395-96 46-96

29330 Keehi Lagoon Pipeline Marker Buoy A MISSING 19367 46-96

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

30841 Manell Channel Buoy 2 MISSING 81048 44-96

30842 Manell Channel Buoy 3 MISSING 81048 44-96

30843 Manell Channel Buoy 4 MISSING 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

30917.7 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 "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 "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)

19004 34^th^ Ed. 07/27/96 Last LNM 02/97 NAD 83 (NOS) 14/97

HI - HAWAIIAN ISLANDS

Add Lighted Buoy symbol and Label: Y FAD "A" Fl Y 4s Priv 18o57'48.0"N
155o33'06.0"W

19010 15^th^ Ed. 11/05/94 Last LNM 02/97 NAD 83 (NOS) 14/97

HAWAIIAN ISLANDS - SOUTHERN PART

Add Lighted Buoy symbol and Label: Y FAD "A" Fl Y 4s Priv 18o57'48.0"N
155o33'06.0"W

19320\* 16^th^ Ed. 12/14/96 Last LNM 07/97 NAD 83 (NOS) 14/97

HAWAIIAN ISLANDS - ISLAND OF HAWAII

Add Lighted Buoy symbol and Label: Y FAD "A" Fl Y 4s Priv 18o57'48.0"N
155o33'06.0"W

83633 4^th^ Ed. 02/08/97 Last LNM 51/92 NAD 83 (NOS) 14/97

U.S. POSSESSION - APPROACHES TO JOHNSTON ATOLL

(New edition due to 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 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.

Commanding Officer, Coast Guard Cutter Mallow (WLB-396) is conducting a
review of Johnston Atoll and is soliciting coments on the aids to
navigation system, waterborne commerce, marine casualty information,
port/harbor resources, emergency response plans, routine and emergency
communication, 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 Mallow (WLB-396)

## FPO AP 96672-3913

\(808\) 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.

Comments are requested by 30 April 1997.

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

Keauhou Bay Light (LLNR 28155) discontinue aid.

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.

Comments are requested by 01 June 1997.

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

VII\. GENERAL Continued.

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

Construction continues on the Ford Island Bridge. 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.

PACIFIC OCEAN - MARIANA ISLANDS - ISLAND OF GUAM - Facpi Point:

The Facpi Point Fish Aggregating Device (FAD) has been reestablished
approximately 1.5 miles west of Facpi Point in position 13o20.5N,
144o36.5E. Mariners are advised the scope of a FAD mooring system allows
the buoy to shift out of position as much as one mile.

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.

HAWAIIAN WATERS - ISLAND OF OAHU - HONOLULU HARBOR - Construction:

North Pacific Construction Company will be performing construction work
at the AT&T main pier on Sand Island in Honolulu Harbor, Oahu. The
project consists of refurbishing damaged dolphins. Working hours are
from 0700 to 1530 HST Monday thru Friday. The barge "American Service"
will be located alongside the damaged dolphins during working hours and
alongside the AT&T main pier during non-working hours. The barge anchors
will be marked with yellow buoys with flashing white lights. The
construction is scheduled to be completed around 10 April 1997. Mariners
are requested to transit the area with caution. For more information
concerning the project contact Mr. David Griffith at (808) 545-5190.

# 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 April 1997. KAHO'OLAWE
surrounding waters will be OPEN for fishing by trolling only on
Saturday, April 05, 1997, 12:01 a.m. to Sunday April 06, 1997, 11:59
p.m; Saturday, Aprilµ12, 1997, 12:01 a.m. to Sunday April 13, 1997,
11:59 p.m., and Saturday, April 19, 1997, 12:01 a.m. to Sunday April 20,
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,

ttate and local regulations apply.

EVENT AND LOCATION DATE ACTIVITY SPONSOR

MEYERS BAKERY SUN SAILS April 04-08 (5 day event) Boat Sail King Parsons
Enterprises

Waikiki Beach Ocean Waters 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. LTD.

DIRTY DOZEN FISHING TOURNEMENT April 05 Fishing Tournament O'Brien
Plumbing

Kailua Ocean Waters 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

JOE STEW KALAMA LONG DISTANCE April 05 Canoe Race South Shore Canoe

CANOE RACE 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Association

Magic Island to Keehi Canoe Facility

VII\. GENERAL Continued.

CLUB SCUBA DIVE April 05 Scuba Activity Hickam Sea Lancers

Mamala Bay Ocean Waters 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Dive Club

PEARL HARBOR RETURN April 06 Sailboat Race Hawaii Yacht Club

Hawaii Yacht Club 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

PROJECT HOOLOKAHI April 11-13 Canoe Race Polynesian Voyaging Society

Pokai Bay Ocean Waters 06:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

SENORITA'S FISHING TOURNAMENT April 19-20 (2 day event) Sailboat Race
Hawaii Yacht Club

Oahu/Molokai Ocean Waters 07:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

14^TH^ ANNUAL BUISNESS April 20 Canoe Race Kamehameha Canoe Club

CANOE RACE 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Hilo Bayfront Ocean Waters

CLUB SCUBA DIVE April 20 Scuba Activity Hickam Sea Lancers

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

PACIFIC COAST COLLIGIATE April 24-27 (4 day event) Sailboat Race
University of Hawaii

SAILING CHAMPIONSHIP 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Athletic Department

Keehi Lagoon Ocean Waters

SPRING OFFSHORE RACE April 27 Sailboat Race Hawaii Yacht Club

Mamala Bay Ocean Waters 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

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

IX\. ADDITIONAL ENCLOSURES

## Enclosure (1) Float Plan

Enclosure (2) U.S. Coast Pilot 7, Pacific Coast: California, Oregon,
Washington, and Hawaii, 1995 (30^th^) Edition. Change No. 14.

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

T. H. COLLINS

Rear Admiral, U. S. Coast Guard

Commander, Fourteenth Coast Guard District