Maine Harbor Master’s Association

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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 waters 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.

10/27/2026

The Columbia was once an 88-foot scalloping boat made in the early 80s, crafted with oak trees grown right here in Maine.

10/23/2026

Representation from Scarborough, Port of Portland, Phippsburg, East Machias, State Agencies and Vessel Salvage Agencies were in attendance for a workshop with legislative delegation to work on ADV (abandoned/derelict Vessel) language today.

Making progress, more to come!

Town of Scarborough Maine Harbor Master & Marine Resources
Port of Portland Harbor Master’s Office - Maine
Town of Phippsburg
Town of Machias

Today a group of us made real progress on the challenge of abandoned and derelict boats in our waterways, coastal and in our lakes. Harbormasters from across the coast (from Scarborough to Machiasport), a state official who administers the abandoned vessel statute, Sen. Denise Tepler and myself spent nearly three hours (nearly in sight of where the "Hook, Line, and Sinker" made its final landfall in Arrowsic a year and a half ago) hammering out some funding ideas as well as the penalties needed to make our waterways safer, ensure that those who abandon vessels are held accountable, and provide our municipalities with the enforcement and financial tools that they need. While I won't be in the legislature, I'll keep working on this, thanks to the team working on it. It's the kind of multi-faceted, bipartisan work I enjoyed the most.

10/21/2026

Maine Harbor Masters -

The annual one day fall training will be held on Tuesday, November 10th from 8-4PM at the Scarborough Public Safety Building. There will also be a Zoom option for anyone that cannot attend in person.

Agenda:
GMRI Presentation
Working Waterfront Updates
Budgeting 101
Legislative Updates

Registration is required. Please check your email or contact [email protected] for a direct link.

10/18/2026

The MHMA is actively working with Maine Legislators to address the abandoned vessel issues throughout the State.

🤞there will be a bill before the House in the new session. Stay tuned!

As the town of Edgecomb went through the process of declaring the drifting sailboat as abandoned, it disappeared again.

10/12/2026

10/08/2026

Today, we extend our deepest gratitude to the hardworking men and women of our Maine waterfront communities in honor of National Harbormaster Appreciation Day.

Our harbormasters maintain a watchful eye over their respective harbors throughout the year to ensure safe, orderly, and effective maritime operations. From regulating vessel traffic and managing moorings to upholding safety protocols, their dedication preserves both public safety and the economic vitality of our working waterfronts.

The integrity and efficiency of Maine's waterfront infrastructure depend heavily on their expertise and tireless public service. Please join us in thanking our local harbormasters for their steadfast commitment to our communities.

10/06/2026

"Arthur “Hutch” Hutchinson, the manager of the fish pier (and Rockland Deputy HM), said restrictions on fewer days fishermen are allowed to fish for herring are likely behind the recent decline."

Rockland's seafood landings dropped to 2.1 million pounds in 2025. The City Council will vote Oct. 14 on a $300,000 grant to fix aging infrastructure.

10/05/2026

President of the Maine Harbor Master's Association, Will Owen, made an appearance on WGME CBS 13 News, Portland's ArcMaine today, ahead of National Harbor Master Appreciation Day to explain what modern Harbor Master's actually do.

This Thursday is National Harbormaster Day, a chance to recognize t...

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http://maineharbormasters.org/

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