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10/06/2025

NOTICE: DUE TO THE LAPSE IN FEDERAL FUNDING, INFORMATION ON THIS SOCIAL MEDIA SITE WILL NOT BE ACTIVELY MANAGED.

Recently, U.S. Coast Guard Station Kauai held a Change of Command ceremony. A time honored tradition that symbolizes the...
07/31/2025

Recently, U.S. Coast Guard Station Kauai held a Change of Command ceremony. A time honored tradition that symbolizes the formal transfer of authority, responsibility, and accountability from one leader to another. It’s more than just a ceremony. It represents the continuity of command and the deep respect we hold for our service and each other.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to BOSN Michael McHugh, who faithfully served as Officer in Charge of Station Kauai. His leadership, commitment to duty, and steady hand, made a lasting impact on our crew and the community we serve. We are proud to congratulate him on his well deserved promotion to Chief Warrant Officer. A true testament to his dedication and excellence.

As we turn the page, we are honored to welcome Chief Petty Officer Kevin J. Chapman as the new Officer in Charge of Station Kauai. With his experience, integrity, and passion for service, we are excited for the future under his leadership.

Fair winds and following seas to BOSN Michael McHugh, and welcome aboard, BMC Chapman!

07/13/2024

*Update on the Helicopter crash

The Coast Guard is actively searching for two people in the water after a helicopter crashed off the Na Pali Coast in Kauai, Hawaii, Thursday. –


Coast Guard Sector Honolulu command center watchstanders received a report from Kauai Fire Department personnel at approximately 1:40 p.m. of a helicopter that crashed with three people aboard approximately a quarter mile off the Na Pali Coast of Kauai. A hiker on the Kalalau trail saw the helicopter crash into the water and notified the fire department.

Coast Guard Sector Honolulu directed the launch of an HC-130J Super Hercules airplane crew and an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew from Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point, a 45-foot Response Boat-Medium crew from Coast Guard Station Kauai, and the crew of Coast Guard Cutter Joseph Gerczak, a 154-foot Sentinel-class cutter homeported in Honolulu.

Kauai Ocean Safety Bureau Lifeguards embarked jet skis from Hanalei Bay, arrived on scene, and recovered an unresponsive individual from the water.

The Kauai Fire Department responded with an Air 1 helicopter crew, zodiac rescue watercraft crews, and Ocean Safety officers aboard jet skis.

The helicopter that crashed was a Robinson R44 from the Ali’i Kauai Air Tours and Charters company in Kauai. The helicopter had one pilot and two passengers aboard.

Anyone with information that may assist search efforts should contact Sector Honolulu at (808) 842-2603.

07/12/2024

* US Coast Station Kaua'i is aware of the situation and is actively conducting a search in the area.
Currently there are no further information.

Station Kauai took part in a Memorial Day service at Kauai Veterans Ceremony paying tribute to those who have made the u...
05/30/2024

Station Kauai took part in a Memorial Day service at Kauai Veterans Ceremony paying tribute to those who have made the ultimate sacrifices. Thank you to the USN’s Pacific Missile Range Facility for all the great photos.

Congratulations on Chief Whetsell’s ceremonious advancement to Chief Petty Officer! It is a monumental point in an enlis...
03/02/2024

Congratulations on Chief Whetsell’s ceremonious advancement to Chief Petty Officer! It is a monumental point in an enlisted person’s career usually taking between 10 to 20 years. Being the Chief is a symbol of leadership. Coast Guard Chiefs are considered equal to Navy Chiefs, and we were happy to have PMRF’s Chief’s Mess here to celebrate his advancement.
Station Kauai is grateful to have Chief Whetsell as our Engineering Petty Officer!

Station Kauai responded to a Boat fire approximately 15 miles ENE of Nawillilli Harbor. Everyone onboard is reported as ...
02/21/2024

Station Kauai responded to a Boat fire approximately 15 miles ENE of Nawillilli Harbor. Everyone onboard is reported as safe. A nearby vessel recovered the people onboard. Two Coast Guard vessels from Station Kauai were underway when the report was received and dispatched to the scene. Kauai Fire Department’s Air 1 was also dispatched and arrived on scene.

Coast Guard Station Kauai Change of Command 23”A rewarding and moving journey for Senior Chief Petty Officer Timothy Elh...
06/30/2023

Coast Guard Station Kauai Change of Command 23”

A rewarding and moving journey for Senior Chief Petty Officer Timothy Elhajj as Senior Chief is departing Coast Guard Station Kauai. Senior Chief has been the Officer in Charge of Station Kauai from 2019 - 2023. Teaching junior members previous experiences and leading them to Success. Creating life long friendships and relationships around the island with different local agencies. Thank you. Farewell and following seas Senior Chief Petty Officer Timothy Elhajj.

A big aloha to the new Officer in Charge Chief Petty Officer Michael McHugh. Ready to take on the responsibilities, challenges, and breathe taking views Kauai has to give.

Training with Kauai Ocean Safety Bureau. Big opportunity to train and explore other search and rescue capabilities. The ...
04/21/2023

Training with Kauai Ocean Safety Bureau. Big opportunity to train and explore other search and rescue capabilities. The crew of Station Kauai learning in class and outside about the water craft before entering the water.

Thank you to the Station Kauai crew.
Thank you to Kauai Lifeguard Association. Chief Kalani Vierra, Captain Kaleo Lopez and LT Kleve Zarbaugh for spending the time to come out and giving the training.

Building and strengthening our relationship with different Kauai Search and Rescue Agencies. Knowing what each agency is capable of, and who we are working with.

04/16/2023

SarX 2023 Multi-Agency Search and Rescue Exercise. Including a static display, planning, and exercise with all the agencies participating.

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