Coast Guard Captain of the Port Closes Ports in Hawaii
HONOLULU — Coast Guard Captain of the Port has closed ports for Big Island, Maui County to include the islands of Molokai and Lanai, and Oahu to all traffic. All cargo operations in these ports will be secured by 6 p.m. Thursday.
Vessels transiting within the vicinity of the Hawaiian Island harbors should seek sheltered waters until storm conditions subside and the Captain of the Port has deemed...
Coast Guard urges mariners to prepare for heavy weather
HONOLULU — The Coast Guard is urging the public to prepare for the onset of heavy weather expected to impact the Hawaiian Islands Thursday.
The effects of Hurricane Iselle and Tropical Storm Julio are expected to generate extreme sea conditions, storm surge and surf of 10-15 feet throughout the Main Hawaiian Islands.
Mariners and beachgoers should monitor the progress and strength of the storms...
