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Protect Our Harbor Waters

One of 10 properties managed by the Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) Harbors Division, Kahului Harbor services cargo vessels as well as large passenger carriers, and is the main commercial marine port for the island of Maui and the third busiest in Hawaii. All harbor users have a unique opportunity and responsibility to protect the ocean from pollution by incorporating Best Management Practices into their daily operations.

When Fueling, Take Care to Avoid Spills.

  • Whenever possible, vehicle fueling should be conducted only in designated areas specifically designed to contain spills and prevent contact with storm water.
  • Avoid positioning upstream or adjacent to storm drainage features.
  • Utilize drip pans if remote or mobile fueling is required.

When Transferring Fuel:

  • Utilize impervious surfaces and secondary containment designed to prevent stormwater runoff.
  • Equip dispensing nozzles with automatic shut-off controls.

If a Spill Occurs:

  • Ensure spill kits are available and immediately clean up and properly dispose of used absorbent materials.

Take Precautions to Minimize Pollution:

  • Use best management practices to avoid spills when using potentially harmful chemicals such as paint, cleaning chemicals, oils or lubricants.
  • Avoid sanding the deck or hull of boats while in the harbor to minimize the potential for runoff.
  • If vehicles need to be serviced in the harbor, use drip pans to avoid runoff of chemicals into the storm drains and ocean.
  • Ensure spill kits are available and immediately clean up and properly dispose of used absorbent materials.

Minimize Construction–Related Pollution:

  • When engaging in construction activity at the harbor, use best management practices including the usage of silt fences, drain socks and erosion control to prevent sediment from entering the storm drain system and ocean. If chemicals of any kind are being used, utilize impervious surfaces and secondary containment to prevent stormwater runoff and have spill kits readily available.
  • Follow all applicable regulations and permitting requirements outlined on the Contractors and Designers page

Prevent Stormwater Pollution in Your Unique Setting:

  • For tenants that cater to customers, such as cruise lines, provide adequate trash cans and recycling bins, preferably under cover, to prevent trash from entering the storm drains and ocean.
  • Dry sweep paved surfaces that drain to storm drains; never sweep or blow leaves or debris into storm drains.
  • Do not hose down harbor ways, sidewalks and similar areas with water. Doing so will transport any pollutants along the water’s path into the nearest storm drain and ocean.
  • When handling cargo, take measures to avoid spills or loss of cargo that can negatively impact stormwater or the ocean.
Fuel Handling

When Fueling, Take Care to Avoid Spills.

  • Whenever possible, vehicle fueling should be conducted only in designated areas specifically designed to contain spills and prevent contact with storm water.

  • Avoid positioning upstream or adjacent to storm drainage features.
  • Utilize drip pans if remote or mobile fueling is required.

When Transferring Fuel:

  • Utilize impervious surfaces and secondary containment designed to prevent stormwater runoff.

  • Equip dispensing nozzles with automatic shut-off controls.

If a Spill Occurs:

  • Ensure spill kits are available and immediately clean up and properly dispose of used absorbent materials.

Washing & Maintenance

Take Precautions to Minimize Pollution:

  • Use best management practices to avoid spills when using potentially harmful chemicals such as paint, cleaning chemicals, oils or lubricants.

  • Avoid sanding the deck or hull of boats while in the harbor to minimize the potential for runoff.

  • If vehicles need to be serviced in the harbor, use drip pans to avoid runoff of chemicals into the storm drains and ocean.

  • Ensure spill kits are available and immediately clean up and properly dispose of used absorbent materials.

Construction Activities

Minimize Construction–Related Pollution:

  • When engaging in construction activity at the harbor, use best management practices including the usage of silt fences, drain socks and erosion control to prevent sediment from entering the storm drain system and ocean. If chemicals of any kind are being used, utilize impervious surfaces and secondary containment to prevent stormwater runoff and have spill kits readily available.

  • Follow all applicable regulations and permitting requirements outlined on the Contractors and Designers page

Tenants & Cargo

Prevent Stormwater Pollution in Your Unique Setting:

  • For tenants that cater to customers, such as cruise lines, provide adequate trash cans and recycling bins, preferably under cover, to prevent trash from entering the storm drains and ocean.
  • Dry sweep paved surfaces that drain to storm drains; never sweep or blow leaves or debris into storm drains.
  • Do not hose down harbor ways, sidewalks and similar areas with water. Doing so will transport any pollutants along the water’s path into the nearest storm drain and ocean.
  • When handling cargo, take measures to avoid spills or loss of cargo that can negatively impact stormwater or the ocean.

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