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.
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:
- 4 Fork lifts rated at 2900, 4000, 5000, and 30,000 lbs.
- Flat bed truck
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. 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. |
