Announcements

Kihei Launch Ramp Renovations Begin on 2/6/23

Posted on Jan 27, 2023 in Announcements

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 ...
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South Kawaihae Small Boat Harbor Improvements to Begin 11/21/22

Posted on Nov 16, 2022 in Announcements, Boat Harbors, Main

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 ...
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U.S. Coast Guard Issues Policy Changes to E-Foil and Jetboard Regulations

Posted on Nov 1, 2022 in Announcements, Ocean Recreation Activities

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 ...
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Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor Vision Report (June 2022)

Posted on Jul 11, 2022 in Announcements, Main

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 ...
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Water Conservation Measures In Effect

Posted on Jun 30, 2022 in Announcements

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 ...
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Ala Wai Water System Improvements

Posted on Mar 4, 2022 in Announcements, Boat Harbors, Commercial Activities, Fishing Activities, Information Meeting, Main, Ocean Recreation Activities

Project Name: Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor Water System Improvements, Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii Scope of Work: Installation of new HDPE water mains and service laterals including trenching and asphalt pavement ...
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IF YOU FIND MARINE DEBRIS OFFSHORE

Posted on Feb 25, 2022 in Announcements, Boat Harbors, Commercial Activities, Fishing Activities, Information Meeting, Main, Ocean Recreation Activities

Thank you for visiting this post. It means you are interested in helping to keep our ocean waters clear of non-natural debris and hazards to navigation. This procedure list is ...
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HAZARD REPORT

Posted on Jan 10, 2022 in Announcements, Boat Harbors, Commercial Activities, Fishing Activities, Information Meeting, Main, Ocean Recreation Activities, slider

HAZARD TO NAVIGATION IN OUR WATERS Attention boaters, a section of a dock approximately 8×8′ in size has been sighted in our waters. It was last seen Sunday, 1/9/22, within ...
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FEDERAL LAW ON FIRE EXTINGUISHERS FOR REC. BOATS AMENDED

Posted on Oct 22, 2021 in Announcements, Boat Harbors, Commercial Activities, Fishing Activities, Information Meeting, Main, Ocean Recreation Activities

EXCERPT FROM Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 202 / Friday, October 22, 2021 / Rules and Regulations SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is amending fire extinguishing equipment regulations for recreational ...
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SCHEDULED TOW-IN SURFING CERTIFICATION

Posted on Oct 17, 2021 in Announcements, Boat Harbors, Main, Ocean Recreation Activities

All parties interested in becoming certified to tow-in surf using a thrill craft (aka personal watercraft, jetski) are required to first 1) complete a NASBLA and State of Hawaii approved ...
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