Harbor Info
If you are new to our Harbor, please see our essential boater information below. You might also be interested in information regarding the Arthur F. Dias Town Landing, Padanaram Bridge or Maritime Center. Also, our Fish and Game page has information for Anglers.
Our Staff
Harbormaster Steve Melo, J.D.
Deputy Harbormaster Rob Miller
See our Photo Gallery page for pictures of our staff through the years
Important Coordinates
Location | Latitude | Longitude |
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Breakwater Light (Harbor Entrance) | 41.574117 | -70.939278 |
Buoy 10 | 41.576944 | -70.942500 |
Buoy 12 | 41.580278 | -70.945556 |
Landing Dock | 41.584946 | -70.952931 |
No Wake Zone
The entire harbor is a “no wake zone”. Please keep your speed to a minimum (5mph maximum) and ensure that your vessel does not produce a wake. Please note: mariners are responsible for any damage/injury caused due to their vessel wake!
No Discharge / Pump-out Information
Buzzards Bay is a “No Discharge” Zone. As such, you are forbidden from discharging your holding tank within our waters. We provide free pump-out service.
As a boater in Dartmouth, you are required to obey all local, state and federal Rules and Regulations.
Padanaram Harbor is a “No Wake” zone. While in the harbor, please keep your speed below 5 MPH and keep your wake to a minimum. There is an area North of the Bridge (West side of harbor) designated for Water skiing and other activities.
Transient Boaters
There are Transient moorings available South of the Padanaram Bridge from The New Bedford Yacht Club, Concordia Inc. and Davis and Tripp.
See our Attractions and Accommodations page for information on local businesses