Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation

Welcome to Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation!

“Enhance, protect, conserve and manage Hawaii’s unique and limited natural, cultural and historic resources held in public trust for current and future generations of the people of Hawaii nei, and its visitors, in partnership with others from the public and private sectors.”

DOBOR Facilities by Island

Maunalua Bay Recreation Advisory Committee (M-RAC)

Kewalo Park Surfing Contest Schedule and permits issued for marine events

Severe weather can hit Hawaii any time.  Are you prepared? 

• USCG SECTOR HONOLULU – Maritime Heavy Weather and Hurricane Plan
• DOBOR’S HURRICANE HARBOR CLOSURE PROCEDURE IS LOCATED AT:
  http://files.hawaii.gov/dlnr/dobor/contacts/Plan-HURRICANE.pdf
• MORE INFORMATION ABOUT HURRICANES CAN BE FOUND AT:
  http://seagrant.soest.hawaii.edu/sites/default/files/publications/web-final_hurricaneboatersmanual_7-01-13.pdf

NOTICES …. to Boaters and Ocean Users

• Where Can I Fish?
• DOBOR Admin Office Relocation May Affect Your Boat Insurance (04/08/16)
• Change Aquarium collecting vessel registration and marking requirements (01/02/14)
• Vessel Insurance Requirement Increased as of January 2014 (07/03/13)
• Mandatory Boating Education in Hawaii Now in Effect
• Paddle Sports Safety Course (FREE)

NOTICES …. to Commercial Operators

Commercial Use Permit for State Ocean Waters (01/23/15)

ANNOUNCEMENTS