Lahaina Harbor (Lahaina, Hawaii)

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Lahaina is 23 miles NW of Cape Hanamanioa. Once the whaling capital of the mid-Pacific, Lahaina is now a colorful resort town and a favorite port of call of yachtsmen and boating enthusiasts. Lahaina has become a destination for both foreign and domestic cruise ships. From fall to spring, passenger and crew counts in excess of 300 can be expected. Ships anchor out and ferry passengers into the harbor by small boat. When ships are present, a 300-yard security zone exists around the ship. For foreign vessels, a customs station is set up at the harbor. The Harbor Master acts as a VTS for the duration of the cruise ship port call. All traffic must check in and out of the harbor on VHF-FM channel 68. The current off Lahaina usually sets N and reaches a maximum velocity of 1 or 2 knots before low water. Before high water the current is normally quite weak and may set either N or S. [www.nauticalcharts.noaa.gov/nsd/coastpilot_w.php?book=7] Chapter 14

Purpose: Mooring excursion vessels and fishing vessels; fueling vessels; boarding passengers.
Owner: State of Hawaii, Department of Land and Natural Resources.
Operator: State of Hawaii, Department of Land and Natural Resources; and others.
Phone: 808/661-3557
Depth Alongside (feet): 8 - 12 8 - 12
Total Berthing Space (feet): 60 115 110

PWD: 57 Remarks: Two companies operate excursion vessels between Manele Harbor, Lanai, and Lahaina: Expeditions and Trilogy. Pacific/West Fuels, Inc. provides fuel for small vessels from two storage tanks located at rear, total capacity 12,000 gallons. Additional berthing space for fishing and excursion vessels is available along concrete bulkhead located at east side of Small Boat Harbor, perpendicular to face. Corps of Engineers Waterway Code: 84333 Dock Code: 005
Year of Last Survey: 1998 Pacific Ocean Division
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Purpose of Facility: Mooring excursion vessels; boarding passengers; and mooring-and-fueling fishing vessels. Commodities Units (Ferried Autos, Passengers, Railway Cars). Phone: (808) 661-3557.
State of Hawaii: Additional berthing space for fishing- and-excursion vessels is along concrete bulkhead on each side of small-boat harbor, perpendicular to face. Excursion vessels "Expeditions" and "Trilogy," operated by two separate companies, are based at Manele Harbor which straddles Lanai and Lahaina townships. Pacific/West Fuels, Inc: Company provides fuel for small vessels from two storage tanks located at rear; total capacity 504,000 barrels.
Construction Remarks: Concrete pile, concrete-decked pier fronted by timber- fender system.
Mechanical Remarks: One 2-ton mast-and-boom derrick with 15-foot boom on south side.
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