Lahaina

1. Auau Channel Pilot boards20°51.4′N 156°41.8′W

Load line zone

Tropical.

Tides

Off Lahaina the usual flow is to the N which reaches 1 to 2kts shortly before LW. The rate then decreases, and is generally weak, but may set N or S before HW.

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

Approach

The basin extends 235m SE from Lahaina Light, and is 60m wide between the waterfront and a mole. It is approached from SW through a dredged channel. The entrance is some 20m wide and faces NW, which requires a 90° turn to starboard from the channel and may be affected by swell. Depths are reported to be 2.4m in the dredged channel, and from 1.5m to 3.0m in the basin.

Anchorages

A good anchorage may be found in the roadstead, in depths of 16-27.0m between 0.35nm and 0.6nm SW of Lahaina Light, on the N side of the basin approach. When approaching, vessels should keep about 1.0nm offshore until Lahaina Light bears 056° and then steer for the anchorage on this bearing. There is a special anchorage in depths of 2.0-7.0m between 0.15nm W and 0.3nm NW of Lahaina Light. In this anchorage vessels of less than 20m in length are not required to exhibit anchor lights.

Charts and publications

BA 1308, 1309. Admiralty Pilot NP62, NP283(2).

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.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water : Available.

Bunkering : Available.

Medical

Maui Memorial Medical centre, 35.7km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Kahului Airport located at Kahului,HI, 42.8km.

Where it is

Lahaina is situated on the W end of Maui Island, Hawaii and 37km NW of Cape Hanamanioa.

The port

Lahaina is a small resort town. Once an important whaling port, it is now popular with yachtsmen. There is a good anchorage in a roadstead off the town, and sheltered berths are available in a basin.

Where does the pilot board at Lahaina?

The pilot boards at Auau Channel, 20°51.4′N 156°41.8′W.

What time zone is Lahaina in?

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

Which load line zone is Lahaina in?

Tropical.

Who carries out Port State Control at Lahaina?

Port State Control at Lahaina: US Coast Guard.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Lahaina?

The UN/LOCODE of Lahaina is USLHN.

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