Port of Honolulu

USHNL🇺🇸USA

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About Port of Honolulu

Also known as: Brown's Harbor, Fair Haven, Gana-Rura Harbour, Ganaruru Harbour, Gonoruru Harbour, Hana-Rura Harbour

Honolulu Harbor is the principal seaport of Hawaii, serving as a crucial hub for inter-island and mainland commerce. It handles a variety of cargo and is a key port for cruise ships and naval vessels. The harbor is located on the southern coast of Oahu.

Background
Honolulu Harbor, also called Kuloloia and Ke Awa O Kou and the Port of Honolulu, is the principal seaport of Honolulu and the State of Hawaiʻi in the United States. From the harbor, the City & County of Honolulu was developed and urbanized, in an outward fashion, over the course of the modern history of the island of Oahu. It includes Matson, Inc. harbors on Sand Island.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
11ft
Tidal Range
1ft
Elevation
1m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Fixed, Mobile
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
A
Terminals
3

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
56280 →
GeoNames ID
5856215 →
Wikidata
Q5896680 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
hidot.hawaii.gov →

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
USHNL
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-10
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal breakwater
Shelter
Excellent

Region

Subdivision
US-HI
Area
North Pacific
Sub-area
Hawaii
Latitude
21.2935°
Longitude
-157.8828°

Terminals (3)

HONOLULU TERMINAL, PIER 1

PASHA HAWAII

Pier 1, Forrest Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96814, USA

www.pashahawaii.com →

HONOLULU TERMINAL, PIER 51

PASHA HAWAII

Pier 51, 1601 Sand Island Parkway, Honolulu, HI 96819, USA

www.pashahawaii.com →

MATSON TERMINAL

MATSON TERMINALS

1411 Sand Island Pkwy, Honolulu, HI 96819, USA

www.matson.com →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Honolulu?

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The approach to Honolulu is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Pohakuloa (Shipwreck Beach) Lighthouse at 0.8 NM to the E. Other aids include Aloha Tower (1.2 NM NE), Honolulu Entrance Channel Range Front (1.2 NM NE), Honolulu Entrance Channel Range Rear (1.2 NM NE), Kalihi Channel Range Rear (1.4 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Honolulu on?

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The Port of Honolulu 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.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Honolulu?

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

Where is the Port of Honolulu?

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

What does the UN/LOCODE USHNL mean?

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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.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Honolulu?

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The Port of Honolulu operates in the UTC-10 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.