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 Ka manu kahea i ka waa e holo

"The bird that calls to the canoe to sail," Hawaiian proverb about the kioea (stilt) whose early morning call was often a signal to canoemen to be ready to fish or travel.
image: boogie boarder and text: No other State in our nation is as closely associated with the Pacific Ocean as Hawaii.
Surrounded by this vast sea for thousands of miles in every direction, our islands in the Pacific have become a Mecca for world-class surfing, bill fish tournaments, yacht racing, canoeing and other sporting events. Millions of visitors, in addition to island residents, swim, wade and sun themselves on our white-sand beaches every year.
graphic of boat harbor with text: DOBOR aims to preserve Hawaii's natural and cultural resources while ensuring public access to State waters and enhancing the ocean experience.
This is a resource which generates millions of dollars each year through ocean sports and recreation, scientific research and development, education and discovery.

DOBOR programs preserve and protect our ocean and near shore waters and is wholly self-supported by user fees, vessel registration fees, marine fuel taxes and boating property rental income deposited to a boating special fund.

HOW CAN WE HELP YOU? Select a link below to learn more about DOBOR rules and facilities, applying for ocean use permits and about safe boating in Hawaii.
 

~INSIDE THE DOBOR WEB SITE~

Blue ball graphic, link to DOBOR Division Functions and ResponsibilitiesAbout DOBOR
Blue ball graphic, link to DOBOR Administrative RulesAccess for the Visually Impaired
Blue ball graphic, link to DOBOR Administrative RulesAdministrative Rules
Blue ball graphic, link to DOBOR's web links (related web sites)Boating Links (related web sites)
Blue ball graphic, link to DOBOR contact pageContacting DOBOR
Blue ball graphic, link to Cruise/Passenger Ship SchedulesCruise Ship Schedules
Blue ball graphic, link to DOBOR disclaimerDisclaimer
Blue ball graphic, link to listing of DOBOR draft rulesDraft Rules
Blue ball graphic, link to listing of DOBOR facilitiesDOBOR Facilities by Island

Blue ball graphic, link to boating and ocean recreation emergency phone numbersEmergency Phone Numbers
Blue ball graphic, link to listing of commonly requested formsForms (most commonly requested)
Blue ball graphic, link to listing of frequently asked DOBOR questionsFAQs about Commercial Boating/Ocean Recreation
Blue ball graphic, link toblue ball graphic, link to General Information About Boating in Hawaii
Blue ball graphic, link toKaneohe Bay Regional Council Meeting Minutes (1/06-7/07
Blue ball graphic, link to information on ocean recreation commercial operator permits Marine Event Permits
Blue ball graphic, link to information on ocean recreation commercial operator permits Permit Auctions
Blue ball graphic, link to Public Hearings and Draft Administrative RulesPublic Notices
Blue ball graphic, link to Public Hearings and Draft Administrative RulesReports

Blue ball graphic, link toDLNR's calendar of upcoming events

 

DOBOR's administrative rules and other PDF files can be viewed via Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Click the icon for a free download of the program through the Adobe homepage. graphic: Get Acrobat Reader, link to the Adobe Acrobat download page

 

excite graphic, link ti initiate search of the entire DLNR web space

Find it fast! Search the entire
DLNR Website!

Ask a Question and get the answer you want via "Right Now Web"

 Last updated 9/11/08

 

NOTICE OF AD HOC COMMITTEE MEETING

Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor Parking Plan

Notice is hereby given that the Department of Land and Natural Resources, State of Hawaii, will hold the second Ad Hoc Committee meeting with respect to the parking plan for the Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor at Jefferson Elementary School , 324 Kapahulu Avenue in Waikiki, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm on Wednesday, September 24, 2008.

The Ad Hoc Committee formation and meetings are proposed to allow the Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation to more effectively manage motor vehicle parking within the Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor. User groups of the Ad Hoc committee will provide input and ideas to DLNR while the department develops a long-term parking management plan for the facility.

The meeting location is disability accessible. If special needs are required, i.e., large print, taped materials, sign language interpreter, etc., please call The Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation at 587-1970 at least one week prior to the designated date and time of the public meeting.

Laura H. Thielen, Chairperson, Board of Land and Natural Resources

Advertised: Honolulu Star Bulletin/Honolulu Advertiser 9/12/08

 

DOBOR OAHU DISTRICT OFFICE MOVES TO KEEHI SBH

DOBOR PRESS RELEASE:The Oahu District office of the Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation (DOBOR) has moved from the central downtown office on Queen Street to its new location at the Keehi Small Boat Harbor, effective July 15, 2008.  

blue ball graphic, link toVisit DOBOR Press Page

 

blue ball graphic, link toDOBOR On-Line Vessel Registration System

~Renew your vessel registration
~Report changes or stolen vessel
~Replace your vessel registration card
~Purchase a ramp use decal
VESSEL REGISTRATION HOTLINE: (808) 587-1882
For information about registering your vessel, registration renewals, ramp fees and decals

 

DOBOR ENGINEERING BRANCH PROJECT PAGE

blue ball graphic, link todetails on DOBOR Engineering projects (completed, in progress and upcoming)

 

 KEWALO PARK SURFING CONTEST SCHEDULE &endash; 2008
The link to the schedule of eight permitted events scheduled for Kewalo Basin is posted on DOBOR's Marine event permit page located at
blue ball graphic, link towww.hawaii.gov/dlnr/dbor/bor_eventpermits.htm

 

Blue ball graphic, link toWHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT OPERATING YOUR PWC IN HAWAII
Information about rules and regulations pertaining to jetski/thrillcraft/personal watercraft use and enjoyment of these vessels in Hawaii waters. This primer for first time users also contains useful reminders for long-time riders
Last updated 1/7/2008
 
REPORT TO THE HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES:
Blue ball graphic, link toRecommended Strategies for Addressing Ocean Recreation User Conflicts
 
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTERS 13-231 and 13-256, HAR
DOBOR has posted proposed rules based on the Kaneohe Bay Master Plan at
Blue ball graphic, link towww.hawaii.gov/dlnr/dbor/bor_kbrc.htm
  

COMMONLY REQUESTED DOBOR FORMS NOW ONLINE

Vessel registration, change of ownership forms Marine/Ocean Waters Event permits and boating accident reports can now be downloaded at: Blue ball graphic, link toborforms.htm

  

KEALAKEKUA BAY RESTRICTED AREAS
Blue ball graphic, link toCurrent Status

  

Recent additions to the DOBOR web site:

DOBOR WELCOMES THE HAWAII OCEAN SAFETY
TEAM (HOST) AS INTERNET PARTNER

Organizations add reciprocal links to web sites
Blue ball graphic, link toVisit the HOST web site

 

Blue ball graphic, link toKNOW BEFORE YOU GO: E10 Gasoline Pros and Cons

Non-blended fuel is currently being offered:
On Oahu at the Ala Wai SBH and Heeia Kea SBH fuel docks

 

Blue ball graphic, link toReporting Boating Accidents
Rules, procedures and forms for reporting a boating accident

 

graphic: Know BEFORE You Go, link to US Coast Guard Aux. Safe Boating Classes

 

blue ball graphic, link toGet information on boating safety classes conducted by the Honolulu Sail & Power Squadron

 

blue ball graphic, link toFind the USCG Auxiliary Flotilla nearest to you (http://a140.uscgaux.info/flotillafinder.htm)

 

blue ball graphic, link toCheck the schedule of upcoming boating safety classes offered by the USCG Auxiliary
(http://www.uscg.mil/d14/units/auxiliary/calendar/calendar.htm)

 

blue ball graphic, link toUSCG Notice To Mariners ~ updated weekly
(http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/lnm/d14/default.htm)

 

blue ball graphic, link toNational Weather Service ~ forecasts for Hawaii's waters
http://www.prh.noaa.gov/pr/hnl/

 

blue ball graphic, link toDownload a Float Plan from the USCG

You can also visit any DOBOR facility and ask for a pad of float plans. Get in the habit and come back alive!

 

Learn about the hazards of Hawaii's ocean waters by visiting blue ball graphic, link tooceansafety.soest.hawaii.edu/