EFfective March 13, 2024 and until further notice, the Vessel Registration & Titling Office on Oahu will be closed to the public until noon on Wednesdays. We apologize for any inconvenience. Mail-in transactions will continue to be processed in the order they are received by staff.
Announcements
Interested applicants may visit the link below for more information: Account Clerk II – Hawaii (24-0048)
Starting Monday, February 5, repairs will begin on the damaged seawall at Mā’alaea Small Boat Harbor to shore up its protection against wave action. Facilities will remain open. However, please be aware that some parking stalls along the south breakwater will be blocked temporarily as needed during the project. Expected completion: May 31, 2024.
THIS STICKER COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE! This Scan If Found sticker helps the US Coast Guard and other emergency personnel conduct search and rescue efforts. It can also help you recover lost gear if you affix it to your float, kayak, standup paddleboard, cooler, etc. Get your free “Scan If Found” stickers On Hawai`i ...
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Message for Hawaiʻi boaters from NOAA Fisheries, Pacific Islands Regional Office: Subject: Humpback Whale Approach Regulations in Hawaiʻi NOAA Fisheries is finalizing the interim final rule, “Approach Regulations for Humpback Whales in Waters Surrounding the Islands of Hawaiʻi under the Marine Mammal Protection Act” through the publication of a final rule. The regulations remain the same ...
Read More HUMPBACK WHALE APPROACH REGULATIONS EFFECTIVE JANUARY 22, 2024
Interested persons may submit an application here: Boating Safety Education Specialist (23-0646)
Ala Wai Harbor office phone service has been restored. Thank you for your patience.
DOBOR plans to reopen Mala Wharf and Boat Ramp to recreational vessel activity on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 6AM. Mala will be reopened to limited commercial vessel activity on Monday, October 16, 2023: commercial vessel operations from Mala ramp will be allowed on weekdays only. Commercial operators will also be required to shuttle their ...
Read More Mala Wharf and Boat Ramp to Reopen on 10/14
Interested persons may submit an application here: Administrative Specialist III and IV (22-0484)
Enforcement of paid parking at Ma’alaea Small Boat Harbor will resume on Friday, September 1, 2023. Beginning September 1, 2023, illegally parked or unauthorized vehicles will be subject to tow at the owner’s expense.