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Honolulu Harbor
NOAA Chart 19367

A reduced-scale NOAA nautical chart for small boaters

When possible, use the full-size NOAA chart for navigation.

Included Area
 Published by the buoys off Kalihi Channel for the lighted buoys off the main entrance.
Vessels have mistaken these lights and gone aground off Keehi Lagoon.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration From the E the lights N of Diamond Head should not be confused with
National Ocean Service those of Honolulu, or the lighted aids of Kewalo Basin with those of
Office of Coast Survey Honolulu Harbor. Also from the E, vessels should not mistake the lights
between Koko Head and Diamond Head for the lights of Waikiki Beach.
www.NauticalCharts.NOAA.gov Commercial and residential development of the coast along Maunalua
888-990-NOAA Bay has resulted in an increase of background lighting. Vessels have
mistaken Makapuu Point Light for Diamond Head Light and run aground
What are Nautical Charts? on the reef W of Koko Head.
A Federal project provides for a 45-foot Honolulu Entrance Channel
Nautical charts are a fundamental tool of marine navigation. They show from Mamala Bay, thence 40 feet in the main harbor basin. The project
water depths, obstructions, buoys, other aids to navigation, and much also provides for a 23-foot channel leading from seaward in Mamala Bay
more. The information is shown in a way that promotes safe and through Kalihi Channel on the W side of Sand Island to Kapalama Basin.
efficient navigation. Chart carriage is mandatory on the commercial The connecting channel between main harbor basin and Kapalama Basin
ships that carry America’s commerce. They are also used on every Navy has a 40-foot project depth with 40 feet in the Kapalama Basin. (See
and Coast Guard ship, fishing and passenger vessels, and are widely Notice to Mariners and the latest editions of charts for depths.)
carried by recreational boaters. Honolulu Entrance Channel is marked by lights, buoys, and a 028°
lighted range. The rear light and marker of the range is sometimes
What is a BookletChart?
obscured when large ships are moored at Berth 8. Kalihi Channel is
This BookletChart is made to help recreational boaters locate marked by lights, buoys, and a 007° lighted range.
themselves on the water. It has been reduced in scale for convenience, Anchorages.–General anchorages for commercial vessels are in Mamala
but otherwise contains all the information of the full-scale nautical Bay, W and SE of Kalihi Channel Entrance, sand and coral bottom.
chart. The bar scales have also been reduced, and are accurate when (See 110.1 and 110.235, chapter 2, for limits and regulations.)
used to measure distances in this BookletChart. See the Note at the Tsunami (seismic sea wave).–Honolulu Harbor authorities require all
bottom of page 5 for the reduction in scale applied to this chart. ships to vacate the harbor prior to the estimated time of arrival of a sea
wave if possible. If a long engine-warmup is necessary, it should be
Whenever possible, use the official, full scale NOAA nautical chart for
started at the first alert so that the vessel may be ready to proceed on
navigation. Nautical chart sales agents are listed on the Internet at
time.
http://www.NauticalCharts.NOAA.gov.
When ready to depart, each ship should obtain clearance from the
This BookletChart does NOT fulfill chart carriage requirements for harbormaster. The Aloha Tower, traffic control, can be contacted on
regulated commercial vessels under Titles 33 and 44 of the Code of VHF-FM channel 12, call sign WHX-528. The traffic controller will assign
Federal Regulations. each vessel a departure time in accordance with harbor regulations,
depending on vessel size, type, location in the harbor, and vessel type
Notice to Mariners Correction Status priority. Once a vessel has checked in with Aloha Tower traffic control,
they are required to monitor VHF-FM channel 12 at all times.
This BookletChart has been updated for chart corrections published in
Vessels unable to move in time should take adequate precautions
the U.S. Coast Guard Local Notice to Mariners, the National Geospatial
against damage during the tsunami due to the expected rise and fall of
Intelligence Agency Weekly Notice to Mariners, and, where applicable,
the water.
the Canadian Coast Guard Notice to Mariners. Additional chart
The State of Hawaii has established special pilotage regulations for all
corrections have been made by NOAA in advance of their publication in
tankers, tanker barges, and tankerlike vessels. In general the
a Notice to Mariners. The last Notices to Mariners applied to this chart
regulations require these vessels to have on board a Honolulu Port Pilot
are listed in the Note at the bottom of page 7. Coast Pilot excerpts are
when entering or departing Honolulu Harbor for any reason.
not being corrected.
Quarantine is enforced in accordance with regulation of the U.S. Public
Health Service.
For latest Coast Pilot excerpt visit the Office of Coast Survey website at
Honolulu is a customs port of entry.
http://www.nauticalcharts.noaa.gov/nsd/searchbychart.php?chart=193
Harbor regulations.–Prior to entry, all vessels must establish
67.
communications with Aloha Tower traffic control on VHF-FM channels
12 or 16; call sign, WHX-528, telephone 808-587-2076. Traffic control in
(Selected Excerpts from Coast Pilot)
Honolulu is controlled by amber lights on the tower at night. (See Coast
Honolulu Harbor is 5 miles NW of
Pilot for more details.)
Diamond Head and midway along the
A flashing amber warning light, privately maintained and shown about
S coast of O‘ahu.
22 feet above the water from a pole about 70 yards SSW of Pier 38, is
Honolulu Harbor Entrance Light
activated when there is a gas leak or the likelihood thereof. Anyone
(21°17'45"N., 157°52'08"W.), 95 feet
observing the light flashing should remain well clear and upwind, and
above the water, is shown from a
sources of ignition should be secured.
white post on the SE point of the
entrance channel. The flashing green
light can be easily identified against U.S. Coast Guard Rescue Coordination Center
the background of Honolulu lights. 24 hour Regional Contact for Emergencies
Caution.–Vessels approaching
Honolulu Harbor from the W at night RCC Honolulu Commander
should not mistake the lights between 14th CG District (808) 535-3333
Pearl Harbor and Honolulu for the lights of Honolulu, or the lighted
2 Honolulu, HI
Lateral System As Seen Entering From Seaward
on navigable waters except Western Rivers

PORT SIDE PREFERRED CHANNEL PREFERRED CHANNEL STARBOARD SIDE

ODD NUMBERED AIDS NO NUMBERS – MAY BE LETTERED NO NUMBERS – MAY BE LETTERED EVEN NUMBERED AIDS
PREFERRED CHANNEL TO PREFERRED CHANNEL
GREEN LIGHT ONLY STARBOARD TO PORT RED LIGHT ONLY
FLASHING (2) TOPMOST BAND GREEN TOPMOST BAND RED FLASHING (2)
FLASHING FLASHING
OCCULTING GREEN LIGHT ONLY RED LIGHT ONLY OCCULTING
QUICK FLASHING QUICK FLASHING
ISO COMPOSITE GROUP FLASHING (2+1) COMPOSITE GROUP FLASHING (2+1) ISO

1 2
"2"
Fl R 6s
R "8"
Fl R 4s

"1" G "9" GR "A" RG "B"

Fl G 6s Fl G 4s Fl (2+1) G 6s Fl (2+1) R 6s
LIGHTED BUOY
LIGHT LIGHTED BUOY LIGHT

5 U C
G
6
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GR
C "1" "5" RG RG
"U" GR R R
C "S" N "C" "G" N "6" "2
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CAN DAYBEACON CAN NUN NUN DAYBEACON

For more information on aids to navigation, including those on Western Rivers, please consult the latest USCG Light List for your area.
These volumes are available online at http://www.navcen.uscg.gov
 VHF Marine Radio channels for use on the
waterways: Distress Call Procedures
Channel 6 – Inter-ship safety communications.
Channel 9 – Communications between boats and • Make sure radio is on.
ship-to-coast. • Select Channel 16.
Channel 13 – Navigation purposes at bridges, locks, and • Press/Hold the transmit button.
harbors. • Clearly say: “MAYDAY, MAYDAY, MAYDAY.”
EMERGENCY INFORMATION • Also give: Vessel Name and/or Description;
Channel 16 – Emergency, distress and safety calls to
Coast Guard and others, and to initiate calls to other Position and/or Location; Nature of
vessels. Contact the other vessel, agree to another channel, and then switch. Emergency; Number of People on Board.
Channel 22A – Calls between the Coast Guard and the public. Severe weather • Release transmit button.
warnings, hazards to navigation and safety warnings are broadcast here. • Wait for 10 seconds — If no response
Channels 68, 69, 71, 72 and 78A – Recreational boat channels. Repeat MAYDAY call.

Getting and Giving Help — Signal other boaters using visual distress signals (flares,
HAVE ALL PERSONS PUT ON LIFE JACKETS!
orange flag, lights, arm signals); whistles; horns; and on your VHF radio. You are
required by law to help boaters in trouble. Respond to distress signals, but do not
endanger yourself.

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