USCGC Walnut

The USCGC Walnut is a Coast Guard cutter homeported in Honolulu that handles maintenance of navigation aids and markers throughout Hawaiian coastal waters. It carries oil-recovery equipment and a spacious working deck fitted with cranes for managing and servicing offshore buoys.

The original cutter bearing this name entered service in 1939 and was stationed in Hawaiian waters during the period before and after the Pearl Harbor attack. The current vessel continues operating in the same strategic waters with updated equipment and capabilities.

The vessel represents the United States Coast Guard's commitment to maritime safety through continuous service in Hawaiian waters and international operations.

The ship operates from Honolulu and regularly ventures into open waters to service offshore markers and navigation aids. Keep in mind that Coast Guard vessels have limited public access and visiting depends on operational schedules and security clearances.

The vessel employs an automated positioning system that holds it in place with impressive accuracy while working on buoys and markers. This capability proves especially valuable when servicing navigation aids during rough seas and challenging weather.

GPS coordinates: 15.82642,-87.93379

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:40