Photos courtesy of Maui Fire Department.
HONOLULU — The Coast Guard is responding to a report of an unmanned 8-foot white dingy found near Mala Warf, Thursday.
Anyone with information regarding the ownership of this boat is asked to contact the Coast Guard Sector Honolulu Command Center at 808-842-2600.
Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Honolulu received a call from Hawaii Fire Department at 2:30 p.m. reporting the situation.
The watchstanders immediately issued an Urgent Marine Information Broadcast requesting mariners keep a sharp look out and report anything of interest to the command center personnel.
There are currently no reported signs of distress or missing persons in the area.
The Coast Guard offers free "If Found" decals to be placed in a visible location on small, human-powered watercraft through the Operation Paddle Smart program. The information on the sticker can allow response entities to quickly identify the vessel's owner and aid search and rescue planners in determining the best course of action.
The stickers can be obtained for free at local harbormasters, through the Coast Guard Auxiliary, from Honolulu Sail and Power Squadron offices and at select marine retail and supply stores.