SECTOR HONOLULU, TERRITORIAL SEA - MOKAPU PENINSULA
General / Hazards To Navigation / Hazards
Wave Energy Converter (OE-35) experienced structural failure on the port sea duct. Four large pieces of structure (up to 22 MT) have detached from the buoy and fallen to the seafloor. Further sea duct failure may occur. Suspension of deployment is imminent and coordination of tow to lay berth is in process. Mariners are requested to maintain 1000 FT from buoy.
USCG Oceania District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026