Kaunakakai (USKUA)

The port is used for cargo, recreation and commercial use.

North Pacific Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Apr 1 to Oct 31, Summer Nov 1 to Mar 31.

Kaunakakai is located midway along the S coast of the Hawaiian island of Molokai.

Vessels can anchor temporarily, in a depth of approx 27m, close outside the harbour entrance. There is little shelter from the trade winds and the berth is exposed in Kona weather.

The port is approached from S and entered W of No 2 Lightbuoy (starboard hand). Leading lights in line, bearing 034°, lead into Kaunakakai Harbor. Range lights are fixed red, visible 4° each side of the range line. In line the lights lead through the entrance channel and basin direct to the wharf. The entrance to the channel is marked on the E side by No 2 Lightbuoy and No 4 Buoy and on the W side by No 3 Lightbuoy. No 5 Buoy, moored 0.15nm N of No 6 Light, marks the N limit of the basin. The turning basin alongside the pier is approx 182m wide and 457m long, with a depth of approx 7.3m.

BA 1308. Admiralty Pilot NP62.

Pilot advises mooring large vessels at first light when winds are light to ensure max vessel control. Vessels up to 137m in length equipped with twin screw and bow thrusters may be able to enter port unassisted. Larger vessels should moor at anchor outside harbour or obtain tug assistance.

Compulsory for vessels engaged in foreign commerce. Contact Honolulu Pilots Association, Tel: +1 808 537 4169.

On the coast approx 1nm W of the harbour a coconut grove is prominent.

None.

Range 0.6-1.3m.

There are no tugs available at Kaunakaki. Most tug services are located in Honolulu.

Prevailing winds: NE'ly.

VHF: Harbour Control: Ch 16, 12.

Contact Immigration, Tel: +1 808 541 1717. For crew not to be detained onboard, each crew member must have a visa in their passport or Seaman's Book.

Please see country information for details of documentation requirements.

Vessels arriving in first US port: Please see country information.

Coastguard Vessel Inspection: Please see country information.

No action initiated unless there is illness onboard. Ship Sanitation Control Certificates: Please see country information.