File:USCGC Kukui (WLB 203).COA.png

Summary

DescriptionUSCGC Kukui (WLB 203).COA.png	English: USCG Buoy Tender (WLB 203) Kukui Coat Of Arms
Date	1998
Source	US Army Institute of Heraldry
Author	English: United States Coast Guard
Permission (Reusing this file)	Public domainPublic domainfalsefalse This image shows a flag, a coat of arms, a seal or some other official insignia produced by the United States Army Institute of Heraldry. It is in the public domain but its use is restricted by Title 18, United States Code, Section 704 [1] and the Code of Federal Regulations (32 CFR, Part 507) [2], [3]. Permission to use these images in the USA for most commercial purposes must be obtained from The Institute of Heraldry prior to their use. Deutsch ∙ English ∙ فارسی ∙ 日本語 ∙ русский ∙ +/− – English: US Army Institute of Heraldry

Blazon

• SHIELD: Celeste, a lighthouse enfiled by a life ring Proper.

• CREST: From a wreath Argent and Celeste, a stylized mariner’s compass Or garnished Gules bearing a gunstone charged with the silhouetted head of King Kamehameha.

• MOTTO: A scroll Argent fimbriated Gules inscribed “KA NAI’ A KUKUI O KA PAKIPIKA”

• SUPPORTERS: On either side of the shield a Kukui branch fructed Proper.

• SEAL: The coat of arms as blazoned in full color on a white disc enclosed by a dark blue border edged on the outer side with a gold chain and inscribed “USCGC KUKUI” above and “WLB 203” below in gold.

Symbolism

• SHIELD:

1. The medium blue of the shield represents the Pacific Ocean, the tender’s area of operations
2. The life ring symbolizes search and rescue missions and humanitarian services while the lighthouse stands for aids to navigation.

• CREST:

1. The compass rose represents the ship’s far ranging duties and capabilities, while highlighting the vital importance of navigational aids to all sea-going vessels.
2. The profile of King Kamehameha, the last king of Hawaii, symbolizes the proud heritage of the area.

• SUPPORTERS:

1. The Kukui branches, from the state tree of Hawaii, represent the ship’s link to the people of Hawaii.

• MOTTO:

1. KA NAI’ A KUKUI O KA PAKIPIKA translation: Nai a Kukui is the leader in a school of dolphins that navigates and protects the others.
2. O ka Pakipika means of the Pacific.