News Release

PUBLIC PROGRAMS TO THE USS ARIZONA MEMORIAL CONTINUE TO BE SUSPENDED

Date: September 3, 2021
Contact: Interpretive Team

Honolulu, HI – Boat transportation to the USS Arizona Memorial will be discontinued due to a recently detected safety issue at the visitor center’s shoreside dock. Facility specialists from NPS and the US Navy responded quickly to evaluate the problem and are determining the course of action that needs to be taken. However, to ensure a safe solution and thorough inspection, we do not expect a full resumption of programs until at least Wednesday, September 8, 2021.  

The Pearl Harbor Visitor Center grounds, museums, and park film (on the open-air lanai) are still accessible. Visitors can still participate in the Pacific Historic Parks Audio Tour, VR Center, and visit The Pacific Fleet Submarine Museum, Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum, and the Battleship Missouri Memorial. 

Today, September 3, at approximately 10:20 a.m. National Park Service staff at Pearl Harbor National Memorial were alerted to an issue with the shoreside dock. In the interest of public and resource safety the decision was made to suspend public programs via the US Navy white boats to the USS Arizona Memorial. Operations will resume when National Park Service and US Navy personnel deem conditions safe enough for the white boats to use the shoreside dock.