Port of Ulupalakua

The approach to Ulupalakua is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Hanamanioa Point Lighthouse at 4.3 NM to the SSW. Other aids include Molokini Island (6.5 NM W), Pa'Uwela Point (18.1 NM N), Kaho'olawe Southwest Point (18.2 NM WSW), Maui (21.3 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Ulupalakua is situated on the North Pacific Ocean in US. The area falls within the subtropical climate zone with mild winters and warm summers, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

You can track vessels near Ulupalakua (US3DV) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

The Port of Ulupalakua is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is US3DV — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

The first two characters, US, are the ISO country code for US. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

The Port of Ulupalakua operates in the UTC-5 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.