🧭 Charting Authority / Chart Status Official Source · Verified Jul 02, 2026 NOAA nautical chart 19330 (Kawaihae Bay) canceled 04 Oct 2023 (use ENC/weekly-updated products). 95% Confidence ✓ Confirm 💬 Comment
🧭 Colregs Demarcation (Harbor Limits) Official Source · Verified Jul 02, 2026 COLREGS demarcation line from 20°02'29.1"N, 155°49'58.2"W (Kawaihae Light) to seaward extremity of Kawaihae South Breakwater. 95% Confidence ✓ Confirm 💬 Comment
🧭 Pilotage Requirement Official Source · Verified Jul 02, 2026 Pilotage compulsory for all foreign vessels and for U.S. vessels registered in foreign trade. 93% Confidence ✓ Confirm 💬 Comment
🧭 Pilot Boarding Area And Comms Official Source · Verified Jul 02, 2026 Pilot boat 'NININI'; boarding area 1.5 nm WNW of harbor entrance; pilots monitor VHF-FM Ch 12; 24-hr notice requested; phone 808-537-4169. 90% Confidence ✓ Confirm 💬 Comment
🧭 Entrance Hazards (Reefs) Official Source · Verified Jul 02, 2026 Waihee Reef extends ~0.7 nm NW of breakwaters; Spartan Reef ~1.2 nm NE; approaches should avoid these reefs. 90% Confidence ✓ Confirm 💬 Comment
🧭 Inner-Harbor Shoaling / Debris Official Source · Verified Jul 02, 2026 West part of inner harbor is shallow; silt and marine debris (old tires) create local shoaling areas. 88% Confidence ✓ Confirm 💬 Comment
🧭 Tug/Towage Availability Official Source · Verified Jul 02, 2026 No tugs available in the harbor; tug service must be arranged in advance. 88% Confidence ✓ Confirm 💬 Comment
🧭 Wind/Current Caution And Anchoring Advice Official Source · Verified Jul 02, 2026 Sudden strong offshore gusts occur; tidal currents are generally weak (<0.2 kt observed) but winds can be violent. Anchor with ample scope and second anchor ready. 87% Confidence ✓ Confirm 💬 Comment