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Sep 21st, 2017 · Comments Off on Coast Guard Cutter Assateague to be decommissioned in Guam after 27 years of service
SANTA RITA, Guam — The Coast Guard will take the Coast Guard Cutter Assateague (WPB 1337) out of service during a pier-side ceremony aboard Naval Base Guam Friday.
“Assateague’s operational history showcases the Coast Guard’s ability to carry out a diverse and important range of missions vital to the security and prosperity of our nation in remote parts of the Pacific,” said...
Feb 17th, 2017 · Comments Off on Two rescues for Coast Guard aircrew in less than 12 hours
Mariners from the 34-foot sailing vessel Malia stand with Petty Officer 2nd Class Erich Klinger, a rescue swimmer at Air Station Barbers Point, following their rescue near Honolulu, Feb. 16, 2017. (U.S. Coast Guard photo)
HONOLULU — The Coast Guard rescued a mariner in distress near the Kalaupapa Lighthouse off Molokai early Friday morning, less than 12 hours after rescuing six boaters from a grounded...
Jan 18th, 2017 · Comments Off on Coast Guard rescues 3 boaters from sunken vessel off Big Island
HONOLULU — Three boaters were rescued by the Coast Guard after their 48-foot sailing vessel Bobo Link sank two and a half miles off of Hapuna Beach, Big Island, Wednesday.
Rescued are three Big Island residents:
Steven Jenkins, 48-years-old, owner and operator of the Bobo Link
Brandan Jenkins, 23-years-old
Nathan Gibson, 43-years-old
The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Kiska, homeported in Hilo,...
Jan 17th, 2017 · Comments Off on Coast Guard suspends search for missing diver off Big Island
HONOLULU — The Coast Guard suspended the search Tuesday morning for a diver who was reported missing by a good Samaritan off Pahoehoe Beach, Big Island.
No missing persons or reports of distress have been reported in the area.
On-scene assets conducted a total of nine searches covering 175 square miles.
Involved in the search were:
– MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crews from Coast Guard Air Station...
Jan 16th, 2017 · Comments Off on Coast Guard, local responders searching for overdue diver off Big Island
Cutter Kiska file photo
HONOLULU — Coast Guard and Hawaii Fire Department are searching for an overdue diver off Pohoehoe Beach, Big Island, Sunday.
An MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew from Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point launched and is searching the surrounding areas. The crew from Coast Guard Cutter Kiska is also en route to assist in the search.
The Hawaii Fire Department is also searching...
Oct 19th, 2016 · Comments Off on Coast Guard suspends search for mariner near Lapakahi State Park, Big Island
HONOLULU — The Coast Guard suspended the search Tuesday afternoon for a mariner who originally went missing when his 10-foot skiff reportedly capsized due to high winds approximately a half mile offshore of the Big Island, Saturday.
Charles Locklar, 26, remains missing.
“Our crews and partners saturated the area with assets in an effort to locate Locklar and despite our best efforts we were...
Oct 17th, 2016 · Comments Off on Search continues for missing boater near Lapakahi State Park, Big Island
HONOLULU — Responders continued the search for Charles Locklar, 26, near Lapakahi State Park, Big Island, Monday.
Crews currently engaged in the search are:
HC-130 Hercules airplane and MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crews from Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point
Crews of Coast Guard Cutter Kittiwake from Honolulu and Coast Guard Cutter Kiska (WPB-1336) from Big Island
A 45-foot Response Boat-Medium...
Jul 8th, 2016 · Comments Off on Coast Guard suspends active search for 3 fishermen off Oahu
HONOLULU — The Coast Guard suspended the search at sunset Thursday for 3 fishermen who went missing when their vessel capsized off the North Shore of Oahu, Sunday.
Jensen Loo, Clint Oshima and Derek Tomas remain missing.
“To suspend an active search and rescue case without definitive resolution is one of the most difficult decisions to make,” said Capt. Michael Long, commander, Coast...
Jul 5th, 2016 · Comments Off on Coast Guard rescues 3 boaters, search continues for 3 missing fishermen off Oahu
HONOLULU — The Coast Guard rescued three boaters attempting to assist in the search and rescue case for three missing fishermen off of the North Shore of Oahu, Monday.
An MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew from Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point hoisted three men aboard and safely transported them to Haleiwa Boat Harbor. A fourth man was able to swim to shore.
One of the four men is being treated...