Kaunakakai

Load line zone

North Pacific Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Apr 1 to Oct 31, Summer Nov 1 to Mar 31.

Tides

Range 0.6-1.3m.

Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.

Approach

The port is approached from S and entered W of No 2 Lightbuoy (starboard hand).

Leading lights in line, bearing 034°, lead into Kaunakakai Harbor. Range lights are fixed red, visible 4° each side of the range line. In line the lights lead through the entrance channel and basin direct to the wharf.

The entrance to the channel is marked on the E side by No 2 Lightbuoy and No 4 Buoy and on the W side by No 3 Lightbuoy. No 5 Buoy, moored 0.15nm N of No 6 Light, marks the N limit of the basin.

The turning basin alongside the pier is approx 182m wide and 457m long, with a depth of approx 7.3m.

Anchorages

Vessels can anchor temporarily, in a depth of approx 27m, close outside the harbour entrance. There is little shelter from the trade winds and the berth is exposed in Kona weather.

Restrictions

None.

Tugs

There are no tugs available at Kaunakaki. Most tug services are located in Honolulu.

Mooring

Pilot advises mooring large vessels at first light when winds are light to ensure max vessel control. Vessels up to 137m in length equipped with twin screw and bow thrusters may be able to enter port unassisted. Larger vessels should moor at anchor outside harbour or obtain tug assistance.

Charts and publications

BA 1308. Admiralty Pilot NP62.

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Vessels arriving in first US port: Please see country information.

Communications

VHF: Harbour Control: Ch 16, 12.

Documents

Please see country information for details of documentation requirements.

Health

No action initiated unless there is illness onboard.

Ship Sanitation Control Certificates: Please see country information.

Customs and immigration

Contact Immigration, Tel: +1 808 541 1717.

For crew not to be detained onboard, each crew member must have a visa in their passport or Seaman's Book.

Notices and regulations

Coastguard Vessel Inspection: Please see country information.

Port State Control here: US Coast Guard.

Foreign ships are examined by the US Coast Guard. File the Advance Notice of Arrival 96 hours ahead (33 CFR 160).

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: United States Coast Guard, Office of Compliance. Address: 2100 Second St, SW, Washington DC, 20593, USA. Tel: +1 202 267 2978. Fax: +1 202 267 4858. Email: [email protected]. For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www2.imo.org/ISPSCode.

Repairs

Emergency repairs only.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Available, by road tanker, contact Island Petroleum, Tel: +1 808 553 5481.

Medical

There is a hospital and ambulance located in Kaunakakai.

Transport

Nearest airport: Approx 8km NE of the harbour.

Working hours

Harbour office hours: Normally Tue-Sat 0745-1630hrs.

Where it is

Kaunakakai is located midway along the S coast of the Hawaiian island of Molokai.

The port

The port is used for cargo, recreation and commercial use.

What are the pilot arrangements at Kaunakakai?

Compulsory for vessels engaged in foreign commerce.

What time zone is Kaunakakai in?

Local time at Kaunakakai is UTC−10. No summer time.

Which load line zone is Kaunakakai in?

North Pacific Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Apr 1 to Oct 31, Summer Nov 1 to Mar 31.

Who carries out Port State Control at Kaunakakai?

Port State Control at Kaunakakai: US Coast Guard.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Kaunakakai?

The UN/LOCODE of Kaunakakai is USKUA.

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