10 Rescued After Vessels Collide Off Maui Coast

Coast Guard and Good Samaritans respond to crash between boat and outrigger canoe.

Jan. 30, 2026 at 1:15am

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The U.S. Coast Guard reported that crews, along with good Samaritans, rescued 10 people after a crash in waters off Maalaea, Maui on Thursday morning. The Coast Guard said the vessel Winona reported a collision with an outrigger canoe carrying 10 adults, with three people reported in the water. The nearby Trilogy IV catamaran pulled three people from the water and seven from the canoe, with one woman suffering a minor injury.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the importance of maritime safety and the need for boaters to be prepared with proper safety equipment like VHF radios to call for help in emergencies. The quick response from the Coast Guard and nearby vessels likely prevented more serious injuries or loss of life.

The details

According to the Coast Guard, the crash was reported to the Sector Honolulu command shortly after 8 a.m. The Trilogy IV catamaran was able to rescue all 10 people, with one woman suffering a minor injury. The Coast Guard then helped dewater the Winona vessel and escorted it back to Maalaea Harbor, while the Trilogy II was able to refloat and tow the damaged outrigger canoe to the Maui Canoe Club at Sugar Beach.

  • The crash was reported to the Coast Guard shortly after 8 a.m. on Thursday, January 30, 2026.

The players

U.S. Coast Guard

The U.S. Coast Guard is the maritime security, search and rescue, and maritime safety agency of the United States Department of Homeland Security.

Trilogy IV

A 65-foot catamaran that responded to the emergency and rescued 10 people from the water and the damaged outrigger canoe.

Trilogy II

A vessel that was able to refloat and tow the damaged outrigger canoe back to the Maui Canoe Club at Sugar Beach.

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What they’re saying

“We are very grateful to the crews of the Trilogy IV and Trilogy II for assisting in this rescue. This rescue not only demonstrates how tight-knit the boating community is in Hawaii, but also the importance of having a VHF radio on board your vessel or watercraft. The emergency radio call enabled the Coast Guard and other agencies to respond immediately.”

— Petty Officer 3rd Class Gaberiel Cortes, Sector Honolulu watchstander

The takeaway

This incident underscores the need for all boaters to prioritize safety and be prepared with proper equipment like VHF radios to call for help in emergencies. The quick response from the Coast Guard and nearby vessels likely prevented more serious injuries or loss of life, demonstrating the importance of a tight-knit maritime community in Hawaii.