Portland Maine Harbor Master’s Office

Portland Maine Harbor Master’s Office Contact information, map and directions, contact form, opening hours, services, ratings, photos, videos and announcements from Portland Maine Harbor Master’s Office, Public & Government Service, 2 Portland Fish Pier, Suite 105, Portland, ME.

The Portland Harbor Master and Deputy Harbor Masters are tasked with overseeing the nearly 1000 moorings along with the safe navigation and operations within the waters of the diverse and busy port of Portland Harbor.

🚨ATTENTION MARINERS🚨 The Casco Bay Bridge will be closed to vessels that require the bridge to be opened and closed on A...
04/06/2026

🚨ATTENTION MARINERS🚨

The Casco Bay Bridge will be closed to vessels that require the bridge to be opened and closed on APRIL 8TH, 9AM-3PM so that the Maine Department of Transportation can perform routine maintenance. Smaller vessels will still be able to navigate under the bridge during this closure.

FMI: Mariners can contact the bridge operator at 207-592-2846 or VHF CH 13.

04/02/2026

Calling all beach, water, and dog lovers! Join us at Willard Beach on Saturday, April 11, 2026 from 9 AM to noon for our annual community beach clean up! Remove trash and pet waste from the beach all while you search for the Golden Turd. All equipment and materials will be provided, plus tons of free goodies for your furry friends. 🐕

03/30/2026

🚧Portland Harbor - Week 16 Dredge Update🚧

Primary work area this week:
• South Port; East End Beach Barge Landing

Estimated timeline:
• South Port: 12-hour operations, expected to run through 3/31.
• East End Barge Landing: 24-hour operations: through 4/7

Disposal:
• Dredge area this week will be the Portland Disposal Site with a tentative schedule of one disposal event approximately every 12 hours; exact timing may vary. During this phase, dredge traffic will extend offshore to the disposal site and is very weather dependent.

If you have questions, need clarification, or need to coordinate site access, please contact:

• Deputy Harbor Master Hattie Train: [email protected]; Office (Hrs 0900-1500): 207-772-8121; Cell: 207-807-7156

• City of Portland Dredge Contact: Kaela Gonzalez, [email protected], Office (Hrs 0730-1530) 207-756-8233; Cell: 207-712-6495

For all media inquiries concerning the dredge please contact:

• Jessica Grondin with the City of Portland, [email protected]

3/27/26 Incident Release
03/27/2026

3/27/26 Incident Release

03/23/2026

🚧Portland Harbor - Week 15 Dredge Update🚧

Nearing completion of the Portland-side dredging for this season, the remaining work will be primarily focused around East End Beach, including the barge landing and boat launch area as well as wrapping up areas in South Portland for this season.

Dredge Location & Schedule:

Primary work area this week: South Port, South Portland City Pier, Saltwater Grille, East End Beach Barge Landing, IMT

Estimated timeline:
South Port: 12-hour operations, expected to run through 3/31.

South Portland City Pier: 24-hour operations with larger barge, scheduled through 3/24.

Saltwater Grille: 24-hour operations scheduled to be done 3/25 subject to be moved for weather windows.

IMT: 24-hour operations with the larger barge expected to be done by 3/25.

East End Barge Landing: 24-hour operations: 3/24–3/31 Subject to be moved up for good weather windows.

If you have questions, need clarification, or need to coordinate site access, please contact:

Deputy Harbor Master Hattie Train: [email protected]; Office (Hrs 0900-1500): 207-772-8121; Cell: 207-807-7156

City of Portland Dredge Contact: Kaela Gonzalez, [email protected], Office (Hrs 0730-1530) 207-756-8233; Cell: 207-712-6495

For all media inquiries concerning the dredge please contact:

Jessica Grondin with the City of Portland, [email protected]

Curious about the health of seagrass in Southern Casco Bay? This panel of professionals can bring you up to speed!
03/13/2026

Curious about the health of seagrass in Southern Casco Bay? This panel of professionals can bring you up to speed!

Take advantage of this FREE opportunity to safely dispose of your expired marine flares!
03/12/2026

Take advantage of this FREE opportunity to safely dispose of your expired marine flares!

03/10/2026

Award #2

Kevin Battle served the Portland Maine Harbor Master’s Office for over 20 years in the capacity of Harbor Master and Deputy Harbor Master.

Congratulations HM Battle, thank you for your service and enjoy your well earned retirement!

03/09/2026

🚧Portland Harbor - Week 13 Dredge Update🚧

Primary work area this week: South Port, IMT, South Portland City Pier, Saltwater Grille

• Estimated timeline: South Port: 12-hour operations, expected to run through 3/31.
• IMT: 24-hour operations with the larger barge expected to work up until the next ship is in.
• South Portland City Pier: 24-hour operations with larger barge, scheduled for 3/9–3/24.
• Saltwater Grille: 24-hour operations: 3/9–3/24 subject to be moved for weather windows.

Disposal: All dredge areas this week will be disposing into the CAD, with a tentative schedule of one disposal event approximately every 12 hours; exact timing may vary. Work at the final two dredge sites may begin early, as those areas require offshore disposal at the Portland Disposal Site. During that phase, dredge traffic will extend offshore to the disposal site.

Support vessels active in the area: Prock will have 2 scow barges with pushboats Sunfish and Mary Lou, as well as smaller support vessels and Determination Marine on site at times. The Harbor Master vessel may be out for monitoring this week as well.

If you have questions, need clarification, or need to coordinate site access, please contact:

Deputy Harbor Master Hattie Train: [email protected]; Office (Hrs 0900-1500): 207-772-8121; Cell: 207-807-7156

City of Portland Dredge Contact: Kaela Gonzalez, [email protected], Office (Hrs 0730-1530) 207-756-8233; Cell: 207-712-6495

For all media inquiries concerning the dredge please contact: Jessica Grondin with the City of Portland, [email protected]

03/03/2026

Heads up: The Women's Wave dip is happening at Willard Beach on Saturday, March 7, 2026. The event organizers are expecting 3,000+ people for the event, which begins at noon (dip at 12:30 PM). While participants are being asked to park in the SMCC lot, please be aware that the Willard neighborhood will see increased traffic and street/public lot parking at the time of the event. Please note that this is not an event organized by the City.

🚧Portland Harbor - Week 12 Dredge Update🚧Primary work area this week: Union / Merrills/ Portland Fish Pier, South Port, ...
03/02/2026

🚧Portland Harbor - Week 12 Dredge Update🚧

Primary work area this week: Union / Merrills/ Portland Fish Pier, South Port, IMT, South Portland City Pier

Estimated timeline: Union/ Merrill’s / Portland Fish Pier: 24-hour operations expected to be done by 3/5.

South Port: 12-hour operations, expected to run through 3/18. IMT: 24-hour operations with the larger barge expected to be done by the end of this week.

South Portland City Pier: 24-hour operations with larger barge, scheduled for 3/4–3/12.

Disposal: All dredge areas this week will be disposing into the CAD, with a tentative schedule of one disposal event approximately every 12 hours; exact timing may vary. Work at the final two dredge sites may begin early, as those areas require offshore disposal at the Portland Disposal Site. During that phase, dredge traffic will extend offshore to the disposal site.

Support vessels active in the area: Prock will have 2 scow barges with pushboats Sunfish and Mary Lou, as well as smaller support vessels and Determination Marine on site at times. The Harbor Master vessel may be out for monitoring this week as well.

If you have questions, need clarification, or need to coordinate site access, please contact:

Deputy Harbor Master Hattie Train: [email protected]; Office (Hrs 0900-1500): 207-772-8121; Cell: 207-807-7156

City of Portland Dredge Contact: Kaela Gonzalez, [email protected], Office (Hrs 0730-1530) 207-756-8233; Cell: 207-712-6495

For all media inquiries concerning the dredge please contact: Jessica Grondin with the City of Portland, [email protected]

Address

2 Portland Fish Pier, Suite 105
Portland, ME
04101

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 3pm
Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm
Friday 9am - 3pm

Telephone

+12077728121

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