Beverly Harbormaster Department

08/21/2026

See you there.

🌊⚓ Ahoy, Harborfest! ⚓🌊

We’re heading to Beverly’s Harborfest at Lynch Park on Sunday, September 13, from 1:00–5:00 PM! Stop by and say hello to the Historic Beverly crew!

We’ll have:
🔎 Our Lynch Park Scavenger Hunts on hand that are perfect for curious explorers of all ages!
📚 A selection of books for your history-loving bookshelf
⭐ Entering Beverly stickers to show off your local history pride

Our Mobile Museum will also be on site for all hands-on history lovers!

Come enjoy an afternoon by the ocean, discover a little Beverly history, and find us at Lynch Park! 🌊⛵

Beverly 400+

08/12/2026

⚓ Boating Advisory – Beverly Harbor

Changes are coming soon to Beverly Harbor.

The Lobster Rock Monument is scheduled to be removed in the coming weeks. The Coast Guard disestablished the Daymark in 2020 and is now moving forward with removal of the supporting granite structure.

The monument has stood for well over a century and has served as an important visual navigation reference for generations of mariners navigating the surrounding mooring fields.

Mariners should use extra caution when navigating this area. It can be a challenging and busy section of the harbor, with currents coming out of the Danvers River and two nearby fuel docks.

Don’t be fooled by what you see at high tide. Lobster Rock is exposed at low tide but completely submerged at high tide. What may appear to be one open, unobstructed mooring field is actually divided by this hidden hazard.

Stay alert, maintain a proper lookout, and stay in the marked channel—especially if you’re unfamiliar with the local hazards.

08/11/2026

🌱 Supporting Eelgrass Restoration in Beverly 🌊
The Beverly Harbormaster’s Office was proud to recently assist with a pilot eelgrass restoration project off Burgess Point at Lynch Park.
Eelgrass meadows are an important part of a healthy coastal ecosystem. They provide critical habitat for fish, crabs, bay scallops, and other marine life, while helping stabilize sediments, improve water quality, and protect our shoreline.
Working with marine biologists and researchers from Salem Sound Coastwatch, MassBays National Estuary Partnership, and Northeastern University, we deployed six experimental restoration units in Beverly Harbor. This pilot will help researchers evaluate new methods and technologies for restoring eelgrass habitat in our local waters.
Boaters may notice six yellow buoys marked for the eelgrass restoration project off Burgess Point. These buoys are part of the pilot project and will remain in place for the next several weeks. Please give the area and buoys plenty of room while the project is underway.
Protecting our harbor is about more than navigation. It is also about protecting the health and future of the marine environment we all depend on.
We’re pleased to support this effort and look forward to following the project and learning more about how innovative restoration techniques can benefit Beverly Harbor.

08/05/2026

🚨 Help Us Identify the Owner of This Kayak 🚨

This white kayak was found floating unmanned near the mouth of Beverly Harbor by Sandy Point. If this is your kayak or you know who it belongs to, please contact the Beverly Harbormaster's Office.

An unmanned vessel adrift on the water is treated as a potential emergency. In this case, the discovery prompted a search and rescue response by the Coast Guard to ensure no one was in distress. Fortunately, no one was found to be in danger, but the response required valuable emergency resources that could have been needed elsewhere.

This is a good reminder for all kayakers, paddleboarders, and small boat owners to place a Vessel ID Sticker (or other identifying information) on your vessel. If an unattended kayak or paddlecraft is found, we can quickly contact the owner and determine whether there is an actual emergency, potentially avoiding an unnecessary search and rescue operation.

If you recognize this kayak, or need a free Vessel ID sticker, please contact the Beverly Harbormaster's Office.

Thank you for helping keep our waterways safe.

07/13/2026

Looking forward to presenting at Metrowest Dive Club this week.

06/23/2026

🦞 Frolic wants to frolic… not fight with a lobster pot.
We know everyone loves fresh lobster — but your boat’s propeller, rudder, and mooring line are not looking for a seafood dinner. 🦞⚓
The Harbormaster Department continues to receive reports of lobster pots creating headaches in busy mooring areas. The problem? Boats on moorings don’t just sit there politely waiting for their turn. They swing, drift, and dance with the wind and the strong currents coming out of the Danvers River.
A lobster pot line in the wrong place can quickly become:
• A surprise “rope accessory” for your propeller
• A new decoration for your rudder
• A very bad time trying to sail back onto your mooring
• A conversation nobody wants to have with a diver 😬
Mooring fields are crowded places. Even if there looks like there is open water, vessels can occupy that space throughout the tidal cycle. Every boat needs room to swing safely.
Most commercial lobstermen understand this and avoid setting gear in high-traffic areas — because they know boats and lobster gear don’t always get along.
Recreational trap owners: please choose locations away from mooring fields, fuel docks, marinas, yacht clubs, and other busy navigation areas. Your lobster pot may be stationary… but the boats around it are not.
Let’s keep the harbor safe, the propellers turning, and the rudders tangle-free. 🦞

06/17/2026

⚠️ Harbor Safety Reminder – Derelict Docks
The Harbormaster’s Office recently located a derelict floating dock adrift in the harbor. Unfortunately, this is not an uncommon occurrence and serves as an important reminder for all waterfront property owners.
Docks require regular maintenance and are required to be kept in safe condition as part of their permitting requirements. When docks fall into disrepair and break free, they can become serious navigation hazards.
We ask all dock owners to inspect their structures regularly and address any maintenance concerns before they become a safety issue.
If you observe a derelict dock or floating debris that may pose a hazard, please contact the Beverly Harbormaster’s Office so we can investigate and work to identify the responsible owner.
Thank you for helping us keep Beverly Harbor safe. ⚓

05/19/2026

The Jet Boat was a hit at the Warrior weekend touch-a -truck. ⚓️

05/07/2026

Always a good time at Beverly Harbor Fest. Come down and say hello. Bring the kids by to explore the Harbormaster jet boat. It is always a hit.⚓️

🌊 Harbor Fest 2026 is coming! 🌊

Join us for an afternoon of seaside fun at Lynch Park in beautiful Beverly!

📅 Sunday, September 13
🕐 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Celebrate our coastal community with live music, local vendors, delicious food, family-friendly activities, and more — all set against the stunning views.

Bring your friends, your family, and your love for all things local — Harbor Fest is the perfect way to wrap up summer!

05/06/2026

Lobster season is just around the corner, and our fleet is hard at work getting ready.

With all the ongoing construction around the new fisherman’s hoist pier, it has not been easy, but these guys do not slow down. They have adapted, worked around the challenges, and are still getting the job done.

It is a great reminder of the grit and resilience that defines our waterfront. Proud to support this fleet and the work they do every day. 🦞💪

If you see them out there, give them a wave. They have earned it.