The U.S. Coast Guard team based in Honolulu has finished rebuilding and reactivating the Lahaina Range after nearly two years of work. The Aids to Navigation Team Honolulu announced the restoration of the range, which guides mariners into the historic Lahaina Harbor on Maui. The range marks the channel necessary for vessels to safely enter the harbor, as reported by the U.S. Coast Guard Hawaii Pacific.
Following the damage caused by the 2023 Maui fires, the Lahaina Range was rebuilt. Aids to Navigation Team Honolulu dismantled the front range, transported it to Oahu for repairs, and then returned it to Maui for reinstallation. U.S. Coast Guard Hawaii Pacific stated, "ANT Honolulu dismantled the front range, which was destroyed in the devastating 2023 Maui fires, transported it to Oahu for reconstruction, then returned the range to Maui for reinstallation." The project also included verifying the alignment of the structure with the channel's buoyed markers in collaboration with Coast Guard Station Maui.
The Aids to Navigation Team Honolulu crew has completed the restoration of the Lahaina Range, an important aid for maritime navigation. The restoration helps ensure safer navigation for vessels and supports the recovery of Maui following the fires two years ago. According to the U.S. Coast Guard Hawaii Pacific on their Instagram page, "The ANT Honolulu crew is honored to support the recovery of the Maui community and excited to reach this important milestone." The restored range improves maritime safety in the area.
