Hawaii has an extensive maritime related industry. As an Island state we are dependent on the industry for our day to day existence. All aspects combine to form the largest industrial sector in Hawaii. Key sectors include transportation and shipping all the supplies needed for a state of over a million people.

The Pearl Harbor Navy Base and support facilities exist alongside the modern port facilities of Honolulu. The ship repair and maintenance facilities at Pearl Harbor Naval Ship Yard are among the highest quality in the world, with numerous support and repair companies acting as powerhouses in the local economy. They are all in the forefront of maritime technology.