Pumpouts End for 2025
With forecasted temperatures below freezing tonight, the pumpout boat and shoreside pumpout station have been winterized to prevent damage. Thank you for participating in keeping our harbor clean and we will see you in 2026!
Website Updates
Weekly Pumpout List to end 9/26/25
Dartmouth boaters who participated in the “automatic” weekly waste pump-out service must now call for individual servicing after Friday September 26, 2025. Pump-out service by request will continue on Tuesday and Friday mornings into October for as long as mother nature will allow. Forecasts for a hard frost will cause the termination of waste pump-out service in order to protect our above-deck systems from freezing damage.
A lack of consistent boat use in the fall season results in many wasted pump-out attempts by our crew. Individual pump-out service may be requested (please give at least one full day advance notice) by any of the following means:
- Telephone 774-473-8411 ( be sure to leave the vessel name, the mooring number or slip number, and the location of your waste deck fitting)
- Website: https://dartmouthharbormaster.com/pumpout-service/
- Through the townmoorings.com database website: https://dartmouth-ma.townmoorings.com/–
- By emailing the office directly at: harbormaster@dartmouthharbormaster.com
VHF radio requests hailing “Dartmouth Pump-out boat” between 0800 and 1100 on Mondays and Friday may be attempted. Please be patient as the crew may be pumping at the time of your call.
Our shore-side pump-out station located on the Maritime Center dock will also remain operable for boater self-service until the first hard frost is predicted.
**Update** Online Bill Pay
Update 3/31
Town Moorings has corrected most of the issues we originally encountered with the online invoices. The online “Pay Now” button is functioning properly and is suggested for easy payments. Thank you for your patience.
3/21/25 Town Moorings, our new database provider, is currently working on the system. We will place an update here when the system is ready for use. Thank you
NEW Due Date for 2025 Invoices
Dartmouth has contracted with townmoorings.com to institute a new database system for all waterways accounts. This implementation has caused a delay in the processing of ALL 2025 Waterways invoices. In light of this delay, new deadlines have been adopted for the 2025 season only. A new, simplified payment method has also been adopted for an optional convenient payment method.
- 2025 Invoices are scheduled to be sent out by 3/31/2025
- Regular yearly registration deadline will be 4/30/2025
- Late fee ($100 per mooring permit) is assessed on 5/1/2025
- Last day to renew a mooring permit is 6/2/2025
Thank you for your patience as we have this process streamlined to increase efficiency.
HM Office
Dias Landing Improvements
The Dartmouth Harbormaster is pleased to announce that it is anticipated the new and improved pier and floating docks at the Arthur F. Dias Town Landing will be ready for seasonal, on-the-float storage of dinghies 10-feet and under and in-water boats 20-feet and under, by May 1, 2025 and encourages all residents who wish to keep a boat at the landing to apply by email now. The proposed cost of seasonal storage of a dinghy is $600 for the entire season which runs from May 1 to October 31. The proposed cost for in-water boats is $100 per linear foot for the entire season. The length of the boat includes the extra length of the motor. For example, a 13-foot skiff with an outboard engine will be billed for 14 feet.
There is limited space in this new facility so residents who wish to keep a boat at the new landing docks should apply as soon as possible. Spots will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Priority will be given to Dartmouth residents
whenever possible.
This fee does not include the public access parking fee at Dias Landing.
Only email applications will be accepted. No applications by phone, USPS mail, or in person will be accepted. To apply for storage please email the harbormaster at:
harbormaster@dartmouthharbormaster.com
Mooring Waitlist Updated
You can view our most current Mooring Waitlist which was updated on July 30, 2024.
Harbormaster Update
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.
2024 Waterways Decals
2024 Waterways decals were mailed out on May 15, 2024 to those who paid their Waterways Registration Fees.
2024 Mooring Renewal Deadline
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