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Harbormaster for the City of Fall River, MA

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The Fall River Harbormaster Dept. is responsible for most of the waterfront activities in Fall River. 
  • Seasonal Mooring & Float permits on all Fall River waterways.
  • Transient mooring rentals in Battleship Cove.
  • Waterway permits for all vessels using the Fall River Waterways.
  • Placement & Maintenance of all temporary waterway markers (no-wake zones)
  • Boat ramp management and fee collection at all (3) Fall River Boat ramps.
  • Management and operation of the  pump-put program.
  • Harbormasters & Asst. Harbormasters are responsible for enforcing all state boating regulations under M.G.L. Ch 90B
  • The Harbormaster Dept. responds to all water emergencies and boating incidents.
  • The Harbormaster Dept. maintains several vessels to patrol both our salt water and freshwater waterways, and well and vessels to operate the pump-out program.
  • The Harbormaster is responsible for reviewing and approving all plans submitted to the USCG and MA DEP for waterway projects.
  • The Harbormaster works with the USCG to determine if we can provide a safe environment in advance of any waterway event permit being issued. 


  • ​ Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns. The Harbormaster Office is here to serve the boating community.  Have a great season !

Fall River Season boat ramp passes for the 2021 season now available for purchase online.   Click here




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We invite you to come visit us in Battleship Cove. The Boardwalk renovation is complete and you can walk along the water from one end of the city to the other.
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FallRiverHarbormaster.org   2021