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Received 23 Sept 2026, 00:00 UTCArchived 01 Nov 2026, 15:05 UTC
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SECTOR HONOLULU, EXCLUSIVE ECONOMIC ZONE (EEZ)
General / Autonomous Vessel Operations
The HDV-100, a 100-foot grey-hulled, manned, autonomous vessel displaying standard navigation lights, is scheduled to conduct prototype testing 5 to 35 nm south of Honolulu Harbor, southwest of Waianae, and southeast of Kona, Hawaii. Operations will occur daily, day and night, between 24 Aug 2026 – 30 Sep 2026 in a 900 square mile box. Mariners are requested to transit at a safe speed, maintain a sharp lookout, and maintain a five-mile distance to the autonomous vessel. Three, manned vessels will accompany the autonomous vessel during testing windows. The HDV-100 and the three vessels will monitor VHF-FM Channel 16. For more information, mariners may contact the Test Operations Safety Lead at [email protected].
USCG Oceania District Local Notice to Mariners 40/2026