UPDATE: September 3, 2021
The USCG JRCC Honolulu advised the concerned friend notified the USCG the S/V LIAHONA does have a Garmin In Reach tracking device aboard. His current position is 13-27N / 173-51.6 E or approximately 400 NM NNE of Majuro, Marshal Islands. They are no longer tracking the S/V LIAHONA and this case is considered resolved.
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NON-EMERGENCY BOAT WATCH FOR S/V LIAHONA
The USCG JRCC Honolulu has issued a BOLO regarding an overdue 32′ pilothouse cutter, William Garden design, made by Capitol Yachts, Corp, named S/V LIAHONA. The vessel has one person on board, age 80. He is on passage since 19 July 2021 from Hawaii to Majuro, Marshall Islands, a voyage of approximately 1,978 NM.
The USCG JRCC Honolulu has issued a BOLO regarding an overdue 32′ pilothouse cutter, William Garden design, made by Capitol Yachts, Corp, named S/V LIAHONA. The vessel has one person on board, Anthony (Jim) Willis, age 80. He has been on passage since 19 July 2021 from Hawaii to Majuro, Marshall Islands, a voyage of approximately 2,659 NM.
We do not have a photograph of the S/V LIAHONA, however we are posting a generic photo of a Gulf 32.
All vessels transiting the area between Hawaii and the Marshall Islands are requested to keep a sharp lookout, and report any sightings to the USCG Hawaii at phone number 808-555-3333.
020429Z SEP 21
HYDROPAC 2487/21(GEN).
NORTH PACIFIC.
HAWAII TO MARSHALL ISLANDS.
32 FOOT S/V LIAHONA, WHITE HULL, ONE PERSON ON
BOARD, OVERDUE HONOLULU (21-18-25N 157-51-30W)
TO MAJURO (07-05-00N 171-23-00E). VESSELS IN
VICINITY REQUESTED TO KEEP A SHARP LOOKOUT,
ASSIST IF POSSIBLE.
REPORTS TO JRCC HONOLULU,
TELEX: 392401,
PHONE: 808 535 3333,
FAX: 808 535 3338,
E-MAIL: JRCCHONOLULU@USCG.MIL.
