#DLNR Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation (DOBOR)

Long-awaited dredging of Hilo’s Wailoa Small Boat Harbor could begin this summer

Initial funding for the project was released in January, a consultant has been hired and the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers indicated it will fast-track the required permitting process.

New educational shark signs installed around the state’s harbors and ramps

New signs regarding a new law that protects sharks were installed this past week throughout the state’s 40 harbors, ramps, and state facilities. On Jan. 1, the new law reminds fishers that it’s illegal to intentionally capture, entangle or kill a shark in Hawai‘i State waters. The eight to 12 signs were installed by the […]

North Kawaihae Small Boat Harbor Renovations Set to Start Next Week

Renovations at the North Kawaihae Small Boat Harbor (SBH) will begin on Oct. 18.

Hearings Set for Proposed Fee & Rule Amendments at Small Boat Harbors

People will have a chance to comment on new proposed fees and rules at a series of five public hearings to be held around the state in early March.

Rules Change for Boat Harbors, Facilities & Ocean Waters

Gov. David Ige approved a comprehensive administrative rule amendment package for the DLNR Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation (DOBOR).