NYC Maritime Community to Honor Coast Guard and Dr. James S.C. Chao at Chelsea Piers

The Coast Guard Foundation will host New York Salutes the Coast Guard on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, recognizing Coast Guard members serving across the Northeast United States.

Honoring Heroism at Sea

• The crew of Coast Guard Cutter William Chadwick (WPC-1150) will receive a special Coast Guard Foundation award for heroism.
• The award recognizes the crew’s rescue of six mariners from the fishing vessel Three Girls after it caught fire in rough seas 120 nautical miles east of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, on August 11, 2024.

Recognizing Maritime Leadership

•    The Foundation will honor Dr. James S.C. Chao, founder and chairman of the Foremost Group, for his maritime leadership, his commitment to American prosperity, and his enduring support of education.
•    Dr. Chao will be accompanied by family and friends for what promises to be a touching and inspirational evening.

Distinguished attendees

Since 1983, New York Salutes the Coast Guard has brought together industry leaders, government officials, and Coast Guard members to celebrate the Service’s missions and heroism. The Coast Guard’s top national and regional leaders are scheduled to attend, including:

• Acting Commandant of the Coast Guard Adm. Kevin Lunday
• Rear Adm. Michael Platt, commander of Coast Guard operations in the Northeast
• Capt. Jonathon Andrechik, Captain of the Port of New York/New Jersey
• Local Coast Guard personnel will also be in attendance.

Sponsorships and Tickets

This event is expected to sell out quickly. To secure your sponsorship or tickets visit the event webpage.

Event details

• Date: Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025
• Time: 6:00 p.m. (reception), followed by dinner
• Location: The Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers (Pier 61), New York City
• Dress: Cocktail or business attire
• Major sponsors: ABS, Chevron, and the Foremost Group

The Coast Guard Foundation is grateful to the many corporations and individuals supporting this event and the Coast Guard members it honors.

Reserve your spot today.

Title Image: The Coast Guard Cutter William Chadwick (WPC-1150) transits through Boston Harbor on its way to its new homeport at Coast Guard Base Boston in Boston, Massachusetts, on Sep. 29, 2022. The William Chadwick is a Sentinel-class fast response cutter (FRC) and is designed for multiple missions, including drug and migrant interdiction; ports, waterways and coastal security; fishery patrols; search and rescue; and national defense. (U.S. Coast Guard Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ryan L. Noel)

Disclosure: AI was used to organize Coast Guard Foundation information for this post.