I have been the Harbormaster in the City of Annapolis for three years. Prior to this, I spent 20 years working as a Natural Resources Police Officer for Maryland. I retired at the rank of Lieutenant. At Annapolis City Dock, I manage a staff of 10 to 30 people. Some […]
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Each harbor has its own unique needs and expectations, but the list below provides some insight into the daily duties of your local harbormaster. Responsible for patrolling the harbor and flagging violations of marine and health laws. Enforces state and local laws related to speeding, safety equipment, safe operation, etc. […]
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Robert “Buster” Ganem has been working tirelessly for the boating community in Somerset, MA since 1991. Ensuring safety and fun on the local waters. He is also an Hero, in 2017 at an OPA Race here on the River, one of the racers flipped over and was stuck under the […]
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Read MoreSome states have specific Associations for Harbormasters while others have information harbormasters in their Port Authority or general Marine Trade sites: Alabama Port Authority – http://www.asdd.com Alaska Association of Harbormasters & Port Administrators – http://www.alaskaharbors.org California Association of Harbor Masters and Port Captains – https://www.harbormaster.org Connecticut Harbor Management Association – https://www.ctharbormanagement.org Marine Industries Association […]
Read MoreA few Harbormaster heroes sprang into action in separate wildlife rescues: https://vineyardgazette.com/news/2019/07/15/harbor-master-tribe-free-entangled-sea-turtle https://www.boston25news.com/news/gloucester-harbormaster-whale-watch-captain-team-up-to-rescue-entangled-humpback-1/622844805 Harbormasters work with local fire, police and Coast Guard units to rescue boaters in trouble and are often the first ones on the scene: https://www.wcvb.com/article/man-rescued-after-boat-capsizes-in-nantucket-sound-near-collier-ledge-osterville/27593600 http://www.ktvu.com/news/ktvu-local-news/harbormaster-s-quick-thinking-aids-san-rafael-water-rescue Sometimes even the Harbormaster needs help on the water: https://newenglandboating.com/scituate-harbormaster-rescued-after-dock-accident/
Read MoreBy Doug Rooks. Most of the summer, if you live along the coast, the busiest place in town is probably along the waterfront. Thousands of boaters pull into slips in US harbors daily – some of them residents and seasonal visitors, but many just coming in for the day. The […]
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