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Navy, Coast Guard join forces to prepare for hurricane season
HONOLULU — Navy Region Hawaii and Coast Guard Sector Honolulu signed a memorandum of understanding that ensures the safety of commercial vessels that would be instrumental to sustaining public health and safety for the citizens of Hawaii, May 31. This MOU specifically permits pre-identified commercial vessels essential for reconstituting Honolulu Harbor to seek safe anchorage in Pearl Harbor during pre-hurricane situations. “Safeguarding shipping, protecting commerce and saving lives in an emergency are among our core competencies. … Read entire article »
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Guam based Coast Guard cutter delivers humanitarian aid to Micronesia
PACIFIC OCEAN – The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Sequoia is delivering humanitarian aid and supplies to the outer Caroline Islands in the Federated States of Micronesia as part of a joint effort by the Coast Guard, the Department of Defense and civilian partners Monday. More than 25 pallets consisting of textbooks, teaching supplies, toys, clothing, books, paint, generators, appliances, coolers, medical supplies, basic hygiene items and 55-gallon barrels are being delivered to the … Read entire article »
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Cutter Healy and tanker Renda reach ice-free water
JUNEAU, Alaska — The Coast Guard Cutter Healy and tanker vessel Renda crews reached the ice-free portion of the Bering Sea late Sunday afternoon. The two vessels are now parting ways as the Healy returns to homeport in Seattle. “Throughout this historic journey the Coast Guard has benefited from federal, state and local partnerships to deliver the critical fuel supply to the City of Nome,” said Rear Adm. Thomas Ostebo, 17th Coast Guard District commander. “Our number … Read entire article »
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Coast Guard aircrew flies 900 miles to airdrop blood and medical supplies to cruise ship
HONOLULU – Coast Guard HC-130 Hercules aircrew flew more than 900 miles to airdrop a package containing blood and medical supplies to a cruise ship northeast of Hilo, Hawaii, today. Medical personnel from the Carnival Spirit contacted the Coast Guard Joint Rescue Coordination Center in Honolulu at approximately 5:30 a.m. requesting medical assistance for an ailing passenger. The ship’s on board doctor treated the 67-year-old woman for medical complications and determined that the woman’s condition … Read entire article »
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Videos – Healy breaking ice to free Renda for departure from Nome
Nome, Alaska – These two videos show the Coast Guard Cutter Healy breaking ice around the Russian tanker vessel Renda in preparation for departure from Nome. Upon it’s arrival at Nome last week the Renda was allowed to be frozen in as part of the safety precautions prior to beginning to offload it’s 1.3 million gallon cargo. . Time Lapse … Read entire article »
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Coast Guard, City of Nome urge safety on departure of vessels
NOME, Alaska — The Coast Guard and the City of Nome strongly encourage the residents of Nome to avoid traveling on the ice as the Coast Guard Cutter Healy and tanker Renda begin ice breaking operations in preparation for their outbound transit beginning early Friday. “We want to strongly encourage residents of Nome to avoid going out onto the ice to view the vessels as they depart,” said Coast Guard Lt. Nicole Auth. “The behavior of … Read entire article »
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