The U.S. Coast Guard has launched a search for a possible missing diver approximately 2 miles southeast of McGregor Point.

The crew of a 45-foot boat from the Coast Guard Station at Maalaea discovered a dive float adrift at 6:45 p.m. Thursday while conducting routine training in Maalaea Bay. The dive float’s flag is red and white with an orange-and-yellow line attached to a broken clasp.

Mariners are being asked to keep an eye out for anyone possibly in distress.

Anyone with information that may help identify the owner of the float is asked to contact Coast Guard officials on Oahu at (808) 842-2600.

The Coast Guard advises people to label all watercraft and equipment with contact information to allow a quick identification of owners and prevent any unnecessary searches.

Through the Operation Paddle Smart program, the Coast Guard offers a free “If Found” decal to be placed in a visible location on watercraft. The information on the sticker can allow response entities to quickly identify the vessel’s owner and aid search-and-rescue planners in determining the best course of action.

The stickers can be obtained for free at local harbormasters, the Coast Guard Auxiliary, from Honolulu Sail and Power Squadron offices, and at select marine retail and supply stores.