IMPORTANT NOTICE

VESSELS MOORED IN DLNR FACILITIES WILL BE REQUIRED
TO CARRY INSURANCE EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 1, 2009

All vessels moored in DLNR/DOBOR facilities, including harbors and off-shore moorings, will be required to carry insurance effective 12/1/2009. Vessel owners will be required to show proof of insurance (a policy, policy declaration page or insurance card) when applying or reapplying for mooring permits. Acceptable coverage would include a minimum of $300,000 in boat liability insurance (protection and indemnity) that names the State of Hawaii, Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation as “additional insured.”

For more details on this requirement and other planned DOBOR policy/procedure
changes visit: www.hawaii.gov/dlnr/dbor/lettertoboaters.htm.

 

About DOBOR Access for Visually Impaired Administrative Rules Boating Accidents Boating Links (related sites) Contacting DOBOR Cruise Ship Schedules

Day-Use Moorings Disclaimer DLNR's calendar of events Draft Rules DOBOR Facilities by Island E10 Gasoline Pros and Cons

Emergency Phone Numbers Engineering Project Forms (commonly requested) FAQs Cmcl Boating-Ocean Rec. General Info About Boating Hurricane Emergency Plan

KBRC Minutes (1/06-7/07) Marine Event Permits Permit Auctions Press Page Public Notices PWC Use in Hawaii Reports (Misc.)

DOBOR 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

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Last updated 10/13/09

PROPOSED RULE CHANGES TO

HAR §13-230, 231, 13-232, 234, 243, 244, 251, 256 (Exhibit A)
HAR §13-233, 234, 241 (Exhibit B)

are posted at http://hawaii.gov/dlnr/dbor/bordraftrules.htm

 

WHAT 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 9/2/2009

KEALAKEKUA BAY RESTRICTED AREAS
Current Status

  

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Get information on boating safety classes conducted by the Honolulu Sail & Power Squadron

 

Find the USCG Auxiliary Flotilla nearest to you (http://a140.uscgaux.info/flotillafinder.htm)

 

Check the schedule of upcoming boating safety classes offered by the USCG Auxiliary
(http://www.uscg.mil/d14/units/auxiliary/calendar/calendar.htm)

 

USCG Notice To Mariners ~ updated weekly
(http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/lnm/d14/default.htm)

 

National Weather Service ~ forecasts for Hawaii's waters
http://www.prh.noaa.gov/pr/hnl/

 

Download 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 oceansafety.soest.hawaii.edu/

THE HAWAII OCEAN SAFETY TEAM (HOST) IS A DLNR/DOBOR PARTNER
Visit the HOST web site

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.

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