UHMC Facilities

The UH Marine Center is located at Pier 35 in Honolulu Harbor. Facilities at the pier include the Marine Center offices, laboratories that support marine operations and research, 25,000 sq. ft. of warehouse space, 800’ of pier space for large vessels and 100,000 sq. ft. of outside storage space for containers and weatherproof equipment. An additional 65,500 sq. ft. of outside storage space is available at the Marine Center’s Sand Island yard. This facility is located adjacent to the Honolulu Community College’s Marine Education Training Center (METC) at 10 Sand Island Parkway. The UH Marine Center also has access to a small boat dock at METC, which is well suited for personnel transfers and equipment loading.

Warehouse space for working on equipment

For approved mobilization prior to a cruise, a 20’ x 10’ space will be made available without charge for up to two weeks prior to a cruise. The same space can be made available without charge for up to 3 days after a cruise.
For other work, a 20’ x 10’ space will cost $75/day ($0.375/sq.ft.) for each day of use. Larger space can be provided if it is available and will be charged at the same cost per sq. ft.

Laydown space in the Pier 35 and Sand Island yards

Workspace at UHMC’s Pier 35 and Sand Island facilities can be made available to groups affiliated with UH. The cost for that space is $0.92/sq.ft. per year. An annual inventory of space usage is conducted in July and invoices are issued at that time. For container storage, this equates to $150/year for a 20’ container and $300/year for a 40’ container.

To inquire about storage, pier space for UNOLS vessels or small boats, and harbor usage policies, contact the Marine Operations Superintendent.

The UH Marine Center offers a number of shore-side support services:

Small Fork lift services (up to 5,000 lbs)

$60/hr without operator (certification required) (1 hr. min charge)
$177/hr with operator (1 hr. min charge)

Large Fork lift services (up to 30,000 lbs)

$115/hr without operator (certification required) (1 hr. min charge)
$235/hr with operator (1 hr. min charge)

Pickup Truck

$75/half day (4 hours), $125/full day (8 hours)

Flatbed truck

$95/half-day (4 hours), $165/full day (8 hours)

Please visit our Equipment Reservation page to check availability and reserve the equipment you will need. To inquire about shore-side support services and costs, contact the Port Engineer.

For information on services not provided directly at the UH Marine Center (e.g., diving, welding, outboard repair), we can provide limited information on local vendors and services. Contact the Marine Operations Superintendent or our Purchasing Agent.

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan

This Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) is a site-specific plan for the University of Hawaii Marine Center (UHMC) marina/terminal and research support facility. Please refer to this document for information about UHMC policy and procedures. Please follow this link for the State of Hawaii Department of Health Notice of General Permit Coverage (NGPC File No. HIR80G889) for UHMC.

Marine Center

The UH Marine Center facility at 965 N. Nimitz Highway was renovated by DOT Harbors and is leased to the University of Hawaiʻi. UH began occupying the site when the ships moved from Snug Harbor to Pier 35 in May, 2016. The offices, labs and warehouse functions moved in August, 2016.

Sand Island Facility

The UH Marine Center’s Sand Island facility is located at 10 Sand Island Parkway behind the METC. The facility currently consists of a 1.5 acre gravel lot with security fencing, lighting and cameras. Work is beginning to improve the small boat piers between the METC and the bridge.

Marine Center

The UH Marine Center facility at 965 N. Nimitz Highway was renovated by DOT Harbors and is leased to the University of Hawaii. UH began occupying the site when the ships moved from Snug Harbor to Pier 35 in May, 2016. The offices, labs and warehouse functions moved in August, 2016.