Announcements

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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Read More Paid Parking Will Resume At Ma’alaea Harbor on 9/1/23

All permit fees for Lahaina and Mala, including all regular mooring, offshore mooring, and commercial use permits will be waived until further notice. Please visit the Lahaina Recovery page for ...
Read More Lahaina and Mala Use Permit Fees Will Be Waived

In light of the recent wildfire and losses at Lahaina, the Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation (DOBOR) is implementing the following policies, effective immediately: For vessel owners in Lahaina ...
Read More Attention: Lahaina Vessel Owners

Interested persons may submit an application here: Program Specialist V (Boating Safety) (23-0482)

Interested persons may submit an application here: General Professional IV (Harbor, Inspections & Audits) – Kona (23-0476)