The Coast Guard is searching for an overdue vessel with one person aboard offshore the Island of Hawaiʻi.
Yesterday afternoon, Coast Guard Sector Honolulu watchstanders received a report from Hawaiʻi County Fire Department dispatchers regarding an overdue 23-foot recreational fishing vessel named Makalapua Ona Lani. The vessel has a white hull, blue trim and twin outboard engines.
Missing is Earl Hind, a 42-year old man who was scheduled to return from a fishing trip in the vicinity of South Point Wednesday morning. Hind’s family members confirmed that his truck and trailer are still located at the boat ramp.
Sector Honolulu watchstanders coordinated the launch of a Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point HC-130 Hercules airplane crew and diverted the Coast Guard Cutter Joseph Gerczak to aid in the search.
Involved in the search are:
- Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point
- Coast Guard Cutter Joseph Gerczak (WPC 1126)
- Hawaii County Fire Department
- Department of Land and Natural Resources
Anyone with information that may assist in search efforts should contact the Coast Guard on VHF-FM channel 16 or call the Sector Honolulu command center at 808-842-2600.