DOBOR will be conducting a sealed bid auction for a Diesel Fuel Concession Contract to operate a mobile fuel truck at Maalaea Small Boat Harbor on Maui. All interested qualified bidders are invited to submit bids. Bidders must meet certain minimum requirements, as set forth in the Invitation for Bids. Bids are due by 4:00pm ...
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Announcements
The Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation will be holding a public auction for the sale of a lease for portions of submerged lands at Kaneohe Bay, seaward of TMK (1) 4-4-022:032. A public notice in the Star Advertiser is being concurrently published with this online announcement. All prospective bidders must be pre-qualified and submit ...
Read More Public Auction for Sale of Lease for Portions of Submerged Lands in Kaneohe Bay
Kihei Boat Launch Ramp renovations begin on February 6, 2023. Estimated Completion: March 3, 2023 The launch ramp will remain open during construction. However, the wash down area will be entirely shut down until the project is complete. We apologize for any inconvenience. These renovations are for drainage improvements including removal, hauling, and disposal of ...
Read More Kihei Launch Ramp Renovations Begin on 2/6/23
Notice is hereby given that the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), State of Hawaii, will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR) Chapter 13-230, General Provisions, re: Section 13-230-8, Definitions, and HAR Chapter 13-256, Ocean Recreation Management Rules and Areas, to add a new Sections 13-256-26, Manta Ray ...
Read More Notice of Public Hearing for Proposed Manta Ray Viewing Site Rules
DOBOR Kauai District will be holding an impounded vessel auction. This auction will be conducted via sealed bids only. Hand-delivered bids must be submitted by 4:00pm on February 1, 2023. Mailed bids must be postmarked no later than February 1, 2023. Click here to view the notice. More information, including the auction packet, is available ...
Read More DOBOR Kauai Impounded Vessel Auction
South Kawaihae Small Boat Harbor improvement construction work will begin Monday, November 21, 2022. This phase of improvements will include grading, paving, and installation of additional lighting. Boat launch ramps will remain open during construction. The contractor will start grading work in the unpaved gravel area around the comfort station then proceed to the main ...
Read More South Kawaihae Small Boat Harbor Improvements to Begin 11/21/22
Effective October 5, 2022, the U.S. Coast Guard has issued a new policy letter for requirements regarding e-foils and jetboards. Notable information from the policy letter concerns equipment that persons are required to have when operating an e-foil/jetboard: Carry the Certificate of Number (aka vessel registration) for the e-foil/jetboard onboard when underway; Carry and/or wear ...
Read More U.S. Coast Guard Issues Policy Changes to E-Foil and Jetboard Regulations
DOBOR Maui District will be holding an impounded vessel auction. This auction will be conducted via sealed bids only. Hand-delivered bids must be submitted by 4:00pm on August 16, 2022. Mailed bids must be postmarked no later than August 16, 2022. More information is available at the Impounded Vessel Auction page.
The Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation is pleased to share its June 2022 Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor (AWSBH) Vision Report, prepared by the University of Hawaii Community Design Center (UHCDC). The purpose of the Vision Report is to offer insight for future requests for proposals for AWSBH. Drawing on the findings from community ...
Read More Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor Vision Report (June 2022)
Due to the ongoing drought conditions throughout the State of Hawaii, DOBOR is implementing water restrictions at all boat launch ramps. Effective July 8, 2022 and until further notice, use of washdowns will be limited only to trailered vessels, and 50% of washdown spigots will be shut down. In a typical year, DOBOR’s statewide water ...
Read More Water Conservation Measures In Effect