Author: Harbormaster

You can view our most current Mooring Waitlist which was updated on July 30, 2024.

The Dartmouth Harbormaster Office is experiencing a severe shortage of administrative and clerical assistance at this time.  Unexpected emergency situations have severely limited staff availability as the 2024 season starts. The physical office site is not currently staffed for public service.  Please communicate directly with the limited staff remaining through email only via harbormaster@dartmouthharbormaster.com. 

Every attempt will be made to prioritize boater needs and demands with prompt email replies.  Boat waste pump out requests are being addressed as received through email (harbormaster@dartmouthharbormaster.com) and our website http://dartmouthharbormaster.com/pumpout-service/. Our focus must remain upon boater safety on the waterways with paperwork and administrative functions being addressed as limited resources allow.  Please have patience and understanding with the personnel remaining on staff.  Safely and responsibly enjoy your waterways experience with the knowledge that our clerical and administrative tasks will eventually catch up with you and your requests. Thank you.

Mooring, vessel, waitlist and reserved dinghy/kayak rack registration ends on March 31, 2024.  This is the same renewal deadline specified in local regulations/by-laws since 2003.  

Reminder invoices were mailed out on February 14, 2024 to each permit holder at the last known address in our database.

Renewal of each mooring, boat permit, waiting list position or reserved dinghy/kayak rack assignment remains the responsibility of each individual permit holder.

Inquiries and requests for electronic invoice reminders may be made prior to the 3/31 deadline by emailing harbormaster@dartmouthharbormaster.com

The 2024 annual Waterways Invoices have been mailed to the last addresses we have on file as of December 2023. If you would like to receive an individual, digital copy of your Waterways Invoice, please send an email to our office at:harbormaster@dartmouthharbormaster.com

Email is our preferred method of communication as staffing is limited during the off season. We will respond quickly to all email inquires we receive. We are unable to respond to telephone calls or messages in a timely manner at this time.  Please use email to contact our office, to request an invoice, or to seek any information related to moorings, boats or launching.
Thank you!

To protect the dock floats associated with the Town Pier and Launch Ramps at the Dias Landing located at 75 Gulf Road from winter weather and ice, all floats and gangways attached to that facility will be removed during the week of November 26, 2023.  These floats will be stored in the facility parking area until the spring of 2024. 

The ramps and pier will remain open for use at the discretion and sole risk of individual mariners.

The Town of Dartmouth has posted a Public Notice for Road Reconstruction and Paving in the Padanaram Village Area. Please see the Notice below.

Waterways decals were mailed out mid-May to those who paid their Waterways Registration Fees. If you have not paid your fee, please do so ASAP. Staff will be looking for waterways decals and payments beginning 07/10/23. Any vessel found without proper payment will be assessed a mandatory 20% late fee.

Please see the attached Waterways Rates for the 2023 Boating season.

The 2023 annual Waterways Invoices are in the process of being printed for postal delivery to the last addresses we have on file as of December 2022. If you would like to receive an individual, digital copy of your Waterways Invoice, please send an email to our office at:harbormaster@dartmouthharbormaster.com

Email is our preferred method of communication as staffing is limited during the off season. We will respond quickly to all email inquires we receive. We are unable to respond to telephone calls or messages in a timely manner at this time.  Please use email to contact our office, to request an invoice, or to seek any information related to moorings, boats or launching.
Thank you!

To protect the dock floats associated with the Town Pier and Launch Ramps at the Dias Landing located at 75 Gulf Road from winter weather and ice, all floats and gangways attached to that facility will be removed during the week of November 28, 2022.  These floats will be stored in the facility parking area until the spring of 2023. 

The ramps and pier will remain open for use at the discretion and sole risk of individual mariners.