#Sea Engineering
State studies feasibility of volunteer-led natural solutions for beach erosion
Volunteer efforts to restore an eroding shoreline in Windward Oʻahu are being observed for a new feasibility commissioned by the Hawaiʻi Climate Change Commission, DLNR, UH Sea Grant, and Oʻahu MPO, in contract with Sea Engineering.
Teams remove 10,000 gallons of petroleum, adjudicates 65 vessels from Lahaina Harbor
State and federal responders have completed recovery and removal operations in or adjacent to Lahaina Harbor. The US Army Corps of Engineers will conduct final disposition of fire-damaged vessels and incident-generated debris removed during harbor operations.
Defueling of grounded yacht at Honolua is complete; Salvage begins on Sunday
Defueling of the 120-ton luxury yacht, Nakoa, is now complete, and salvage of the vessel is expected to start on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023.
Options to control wave energy explored as beach loss continues at “Sugar Cove” near Pāʻia
To diminish beach loss, and facing the prospect of no more sand, the homeowners and the experts are looking at potentially shoring up a “natural rock groin” on the west side, according to the Department of Land and Natural Resources.
Engineers Recommend New Boat Ramp for Puna
The Pohoiki Small Boat Ramp on the lower Puna coast was closed shortly after Kīlauea began erupting last May.
HANA BOAT RAMP, KULA HOSPITAL INCLUDED IN $67 M CIP REQUEST
(Story By Wendy OSHER © 2009; Place image photos courtesy: State Department of Health, & Sea Engineering, Inc.) East Maui’s Hana Boat Ramp and Upcountry’s Kula Hospital are included in a $67 million Capital Improvement Project request being considered this legislative session. Senator J. Kalani English, of Maui who introduced the bill (SB708), included items […]
