M/V CHAPARRAL grounding; Kihei, Maui

Kihei, Maui | 2024-Jan-10

Initial Notification: On January 10, USCG Sector Honolulu contacted the Pacific Islands SSC to request assistance facilitating Endangered Species Act Section 7 and Essential Fish Habitat Consultations on response to grounding of the 85’ M/V CHAPARRAL, which broke free from anchor and ran aground in front of the Kihei Canoe Club on January 9. Boom was deployed, defueling operations were conducted, and salvage is ongoing. The SSC notified various NOAA trustees, including the Marine Mammal Stranding Coordinator in Maui, and facilitated consultations for response operations.