Coast Guard continues response to vessels affected by Typhoon Mawar

Coast Guard continues response to vessels affected by Typhoon Mawar
Chief Petty Officer Roderick Bawar, a Marine Science Technician stationed at U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia / Sector Guam, conducts port assessments in Guam May 29, 2023, following Typhoon Mawar.  (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class David Graham) SANTA RITA, Guam — In the aftermath of the powerful Typhoon Mawar, U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam personnel continue...

Coast Guard completes patrol working with local partners

Coast Guard completes patrol working with local partners
Lt. Freddy Hofscneider, commanding officer of USCGC Oliver Henry (WPC 1140), talks with students from the Tinian Typhoons Sports Association in Tinian on Dec. 11, 2022.  (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Zena Suzuki) SANTA RITA, Guam — The Coast Guard Cutter Oliver Henry (WPC 1140) crew completed a local patrol off Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands from Nov....

Hawaii-based Coast Guard units conclude RIMPAC 2022 participation

Hawaii-based Coast Guard units conclude RIMPAC 2022 participation
 A U.S. Navy sailor directs Navy and U.S. Coast Guard sailors to a U.S. Navy MH-60R Seahawk helicopter during flight operations during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Taylor Bacon) PEARL HARBOR – Four Hawaii-based Coast Guard units concluded operations contributing to the largest Coast Guard participation in the history of RIMPAC and return to...

US Joint Forces and Palauan Law Enforcement exchange best practices

US Joint Forces and Palauan Law Enforcement exchange best practices
U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Aiden Warner, a machinery technician with the Maritime Safety and Security Team Honolulu, Fourteenth District, Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam, describes the plan for the day to U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 22, I Marine Expeditionary Force, before a boarding drill on the PSS Kedam patrol boat in Koror, Republic of Palau, July 26, 2022. (U.S. Marine Corps...

Motor vessel connected to U.S. sanctions violations departs American Samoa

Motor vessel connected to U.S. sanctions violations departs American Samoa
HONOLULU — Following a five-month stay in the port of Pago Pago, American Samoa, the 580-foot motor vessel Wise Honest, a 17,061-ton, single-hull bulk carrier ship connected to U.S. sanctions violations departed under tow Monday. This action comes after an investigation by the Department of Justice and the sale of the ship in a Southern District of New York Federal Court-directed auction. The Coast...

Maritime Safety and Security Team Honolulu welcomes new commanding officer

Maritime Safety and Security Team Honolulu welcomes new commanding officer
Lt. Cmdr. Leo Danaher (left), commanding officer of Marine Safety Security Team Honolulu, relieved Lt. Cmdr Mathew J. Doyle (right) while Capt. Laura Collins, the Coast Guard Pacific Area Operations Chief, presided during a change of command ceremony at Base Honolulu, July 19, 2019. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Matthew West/Released) HONOLULU — Lt. Cmdr. Leo Danaher relieved...

Coast Guard, Ocean Safety, Hawai’i County Fire to ensure safety for Ironman racers

Coast Guard, Ocean Safety, Hawai'i County Fire to ensure safety for Ironman racers
Coast Guard File Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Tara Molle HONOLULU – The Coast Guard, Ocean Safety and Lifeguard Services, Hawai’i County Fire and up to 60 event emergency responders on surfboards will establish a response zone around the swim course to manage the spectators, boating traffic, and safety of all race participants for the 2017 Ironman World Championship practice and official...

Coast Guard, local authorities wrap up busy holiday in Honolulu

Coast Guard, local authorities wrap up busy holiday in Honolulu
The Coast Guard and local authorities wrapped up a busy Fourth of July holiday handling multiple incidents off Waikiki, July 4, 2017.  (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Keith Ito) HONOLULU — The Coast Guard and local authorities wrapped up a busy Fourth of July holiday handling multiple incidents off Waikiki, Tuesday. Coast Guard crews partnering with Hawaii Department of Land and...

Two rescued from disabled trimaran taking on water near Honokohau, Hawaii

Two rescued from disabled trimaran taking on water near Honokohau, Hawaii
HONOLULU — The Coast Guard rescued two people aboard an 18-foot trimaran that was disabled and taking on water in the vicinity of Honokohau Harbor, Hawai’i’, Saturday. While patrolling in the area, crewmembers from Coast Guard Maritime Safety and Security Team Honolulu 91107 received notification approximately 11:30 a.m., from a good Samaritan that a trimaran with two persons aboard...