Maine Harbor Master’s Association

Maine Harbor Master’s Association Training, certifying, and continuing education for Maine Harbor Master's. In coordination with local, state and federal agencies, the U.S.

The State of Maine Harbormasters Association is a member driven organization numbering 200+ harbormasters and deputy harbormasters from the New Hampshire border to Canada, maintaining unobstructed navigation on one of Maine’s natural resources, the harbors and coastline. As the 4,568 miles of coastline is used for recreation, commercial fishing, transportation and wildlife habitat, Maine coastal w

aters require proper organization and regulation. Harbormasters are the municipal guardians of the waterfront, with duties ranging from harbor management and planning, mooring and dockage management, public education to emergency search and rescue operations. Coast Guard and the Maine Marine Patrol, the Association takes a proactive role in the use of the resource as well as providing a means for harbormasters throughout the state to interact on waterfront issues, and share ideas. The Association provides continuing education for the public on a local level, and annual training for harbor masters with the cooperation of the Maine Criminal Justice Academy, the U.S. Coast Guard and many other federal, state and local agencies.

08/29/2026
Do You Know What 5 Blasts Mean? 📣📣📣📣📣If you are on the water and hear a vessel sound five or more short, rapid blasts on...
08/26/2026

Do You Know What 5 Blasts Mean? 📣📣📣📣📣

If you are on the water and hear a vessel sound five or more short, rapid blasts on its horn, it is not a friendly greeting. It is the international signal for danger, doubt, or disagreement.

While its most common for large ships to issue the warning, any vessel may sound the warning if they are uncertain of your intentions or believe your current course puts both vessels in immediate danger.

As always, be aware of your surroundings and give way to large vessels restricted in their ability to maneuver! 🚢

Think the emergency engine kill switch is optional? Think again! Under federal law, operators of recreational vessels le...
08/24/2026

Think the emergency engine kill switch is optional? Think again!

Under federal law, operators of recreational vessels less than 26 feet in length must use an Engine Cut-Off Switch (ECOS).

If your boat has a motor with 3 or more horsepower (115 lbs of static thrust), you MUST wear the lanyard or wireless ECOS whenever the boat is operating on plane or above displacement (no-wake) speed.

Don't risk a fine — and more importantly, DON'T RISK A LIFE! Clip it on every single time you sit at the helm.

Note: You are exempt if your vessel's main helm is within an enclosed cabin, or if the boat was built before January 2020 and didn't come equipped with a switch.

08/18/2026

Today at approximately 5pm, Harbormaster Valenti (AKA KPD Officer/School Resource Officer Valenti) Kittery Police Department responded to Appledore Island at the Isles of Shoals in response to a call regarding a woman who had fallen and sustained injuries to an arm and head. Tristan quickly brought medical personnel out to stabilize the patient and due to the sea state, Coast Guard Station Portsmouth Harbor came out and transported the woman to shore where she was transported to a hospital for treatment. Thanks Tristan, Medics and Coasties!

08/12/2026
08/07/2026

CASTINE -- Castine's waterfront may be quiet in the winter months, but the same can't be said when the calendar turns to August.

08/04/2026
08/02/2026

No Wake Zones are there for a reason. Reducing your speed helps protect swimmers, paddlers, and wildlife, keeps docks and boats safe from damage, and protects shorelines from erosion.

Remember, when you enter a No Wake Zone:
✅ Slow to idle speed
✅ Minimize your wake
✅ Stay alert for others on the water
✅ Take precautions to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning
✅ Make sure every passenger stays on the vessel and keeps their life jacket on
No Wake Zones are there for a reason. Reducing your speed helps protect swimmers, paddlers, and wildlife, keeps docks and boats safe from damage, and protects shorelines from erosion.

Remember, when you enter a No Wake Zone:
✅ Slow to idle speed
✅ Minimize your wake
✅ Stay alert for others on the water
✅ Take precautions to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning
✅ Make sure every passenger stays on the vessel and keeps their life jacket on

07/13/2026

Just a heads-up: A small wooden schooner has sunk in the North End today. We’re on it and will be lifting it out tomorrow.

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