Port of KALAUPAPA

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About Port of KALAUPAPA

Also known as: Kaunakai, Kaunakakai Harbor

Kalaupapa is a harbor established in 1866 on the island of Molokaʻi, Hawaii. It historically served as a quarantine facility. Pilotage is compulsory.

Background
Kalaupapa is a small unincorporated community and Hawaiian home land on the island of Molokaʻi, within Kalawao County in the U.S. state of Hawaii. In 1866, during the reign of Kamehameha V, the Hawaii legislature passed a law that resulted in the designation of Molokaʻi as the site for a leper colony, where patients who were seriously affected by leprosy could be quarantined, to prevent them from infecting others. At the time, the disease was little understood: it was believed to be highly contagious and was incurable until the advent of antibiotics. The communities where people with leprosy lived were under the administration of the Board of Health, which appointed superintendents on the island.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
6ft
Elevation
-9999m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
No
Cranes
Fixed
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
D

History

Established
1866

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Shelter
Harbor Type
Open roadstead
Shelter
Good

Region

Area
North Pacific
Sub-area
Hawaii
Latitude
21.1892°
Longitude
-156.9880°

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
56260 →
GeoNames ID
5848665 →
Wikidata
Q2544383 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to KALAUPAPA is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Pohakuloa Lighthouse at 1.6 NM to the NE with a nominal range of 111245 NM. Other aids include Kaunakakai Range Rear (6.3 NM SSW), La'Au Point (18.6 NM WSW), Nakalele Point (24.2 NM ESE), Kaumalapau (24.4 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of KALAUPAPA on?

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The Port of KALAUPAPA 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 KALAUPAPA?

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You can track vessels near KALAUPAPA (USLUP) 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 KALAUPAPA?

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The Port of KALAUPAPA is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is USLUP — 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 USLUP 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 KALAUPAPA?

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The Port of KALAUPAPA 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.