The maritime community is reminded to listen and heed the warnings and advisories from the Coast Guard and civilian authorities.
Coast Guard cutters and aircraft crews have returned to base.
Two HH-65 Dolphin helicopters and one HC-130 Hercules aircraft from Air Station Barbers point conducted over flights today to assess port conditions.
Crewmembers aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Kiska, a 110-foot Patrol Boat homeported on the Big Island, conducted a survey on the Hilo side of the Big Island Friday.
The Coast Guard is focusing on the safety and security of the region’s ports and waterways and is prepared for any calls for assistance.
Mariners are being urged to use caution when returning to port due to debris in the water, strong currents and nonfunctioning aids to navigation.
Coast Guard teams are providing for the safety of their crewmembers and families. We are also working closely with local, state and federal partners to ensure the safety of Guam, Saipan and Hawaii’s citizens.
An Incident Command Post has been established at Coast Guard Sector Honolulu.
Coast Guard response teams are working closely with its partners the Hawaii State Department of Transportation Harbors Division, Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Boating and Ocean recreation, Hawaii State Civil Defense and the Department of Defense.
Coast Guard assessment teams and over flights’ indicate several piers have been damaged along the Hawaiian Islands; there is floating debris in the harbors on the Big Island and Maui. And we have reports of 10 sunken recreational vessels.
No tsunami related deaths or injuries have been reported.
