Harbors News

FORT SHAFTER, Hawaii (Sept. 29, 2022) – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Honolulu District signed a feasibility cost sharing agreement (FCSA) with the State of Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) to initiate a new start study for Honolulu Harbor. The Honolulu Deep Draft Harbor Modification Feasibility Study will investigate alternatives to improve ship navigation ...
Read More USACE, HDOT sign cost sharing agreement

HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) is seeking comments on its proposed overall triennial goal for DBE participation in contracts using federal funds. Based on its revised methodology, HDOT is proposing a DBE goal of 17.26% for its Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)-funded contracts for Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2023 through FFY 2025. The ...
Read More Public notice announcing proposed overall triennial Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal

HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) Harbors Division announces the execution of a fifth port agreement with a cruise line to resume sailing in Hawaiian waters. Disney Cruise Line has signed a port agreement with the State of Hawaii in accordance with the CDC’s COVID-19 Program for Cruise Ships.  More information on the ...
Read More Fifth cruise line signs port agreement with State of Hawaii

HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) Harbors Division announces the execution of a fourth port agreement with a cruise line to resume sailing in Hawaiian waters. Royal Caribbean Cruise LTD has signed a port agreement with the State of Hawaii in accordance with the CDC’s COVID-19 Program for Cruise Ships.  More information on ...
Read More Fourth cruise line signs port agreement with State of Hawaii

HONOLULU – At the direction of Governor David Ige, the Hawaii Department of Transportation will light Aloha Tower yellow and blue to show support for Ukrainians as they continue to defend their country against Russia. “The lighting of Aloha Tower in the colors of the Ukrainian flag symbolizes Hawaiʻi’s support for the people of Ukraine. ...
Read More The State of Hawaii showing support for Ukraine by lighting Aloha Tower blue and yellow

The World Residences at Sea inks agreement with multiple state agencies HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) Harbors Division announces the execution of a third port agreement with a cruise line to resume sailing in Hawaiian waters. The World Residences at Sea joins Carnival Cruise Line and Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL) to formalize ...
Read More Third cruise line signs port agreement with State of Hawaii

  Cruise lines must have on-board testing and medical capabilities and have agreed to abide by additional restrictions if needed. HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) Harbors Division announces the execution of the first port agreements with Carnival Cruise Line and Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL) to formalize health and safety protocols for cruise ...
Read More First port agreements for restart of cruise travel in Hawaii signed

New forklift scales will improve safety and processing time and reduce traffic congestion at our island ports.   HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) is pleased to announce that Young Brothers LLC (YB) has received more than $200,000 in federal grant funds from the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) America’s Marine Highway Program to ...
Read More Young Brothers receives first Marine Highway Grant for new forklift scales

HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) dedicated the Harbor Police Building at Pier 15 on Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021. The $5.23 million project renovating the former fire station at Pier 15 will now serve as the headquarters for Harbor Police, who are charged with protecting individuals and property within the Port Honolulu system. ...
Read More Harbor Police Building dedicated at Pier 15

No passengers are on the ship HONOLULU – The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) Harbors Division informs the public that the cruise ship Celebrity Solstice is scheduled to arrive at Honolulu Harbor for fuel and provisions on Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021, and is expected to depart Saturday Nov. 20, 2021. The ship is coming from ...
Read More Celebrity Solstice cruise ship to arrive at Honolulu Harbor for fuel