Fayu Atoll

There are two islands in the middle of the lagoon, located closely together, with a total surface of about 40 ha.

[4] Although geographically not part of the Hall Islands, administratively Fayu belongs to Nomwin municipality, of the northwestern region (Oksoritod) of Chuuk State.,[5] On 26 August 2016, two people were rescued from the island after a US Navy helicopter spotted their SOS sign drawn into sand on East Fayu Island, and alerted the US Coast Guard.

Linus and Sabina Jack, both in their 50s, who were reported missing a week earlier when they failed to reach a nearby island.

The couple had left Weno Island with limited supplies and no emergency equipment.

[6] The Navy P-8A Poseidon aircraft crew spotted the boaters on the beach near their makeshift sign on Friday.