Port of Hilo

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About Port of Hilo

Hilo is a protected harbor on the island of Hawaii, serving as a marina and general cargo port. It accommodates tugs and requires pilots, handling various vessel types.

Background
Hilo is the largest settlement in and the county seat of Hawaiʻi County, Hawaii, United States, which encompasses the Island of Hawaiʻi, and is a census-designated place (CDP). The population was 44,186 according to the 2020 census. It is the fourth-largest settlement in the state of Hawaiʻi, the largest settlement in the state outside of Oahu, and the largest settlement in the state outside of the Greater Honolulu Area.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
9ft
Elevation
141m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Mobile
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
B

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
56090 →
GeoNames ID
4130938 →
Wikidata
Q216258 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
USITO
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-6
Feature Type
MAR (Marina)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal breakwater
Shelter
Good

Region

Subdivision
US-HI
Area
North Pacific
Sub-area
Hawaii
Latitude
19.7329°
Longitude
-155.0708°

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Hilo is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Pepe'ekeo Point Lighthouse at 0.9 NM to the WSW. Other aids include Pauka'A Point (2.1 NM NNW), Laupahoehoe Point (18.3 NM NNW), Hilo Range Rear (19.6 NM SE), Cape Kumukahi (19.9 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Hilo on?

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The Port of Hilo 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 Hilo?

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You can track vessels near Hilo (USITO) 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 Hilo?

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The Port of Hilo is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is USITO — 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 USITO 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 Hilo?

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The Port of Hilo operates in the UTC-6 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.