Division Responsibilities include the following:
Responds to mariners in need of assistance and supports other Town departments and the U.S Coast Guard during emergencies, search and rescue operations, and other marine incidents.
Installs, maintains, and inspects all town-owned aids to navigation; ensures compliance with U.S. Coast Guard requirements with applicable.
Responds to marine pollution incidents when necessary and operates and maintains all Town-owned pump-out vessels and facilities.
Enforces Town of Barnstable bylaws and applicable Massachusetts General Laws (Chapters 90B, 91, 102, 266) and associated Code of Massachusetts Regulations pertaining to harbors, docks, piers, wharves and waterways.
Issues and administers annual mooring permits: monitors compliance with all mooring regulations.
Oversees the operation of Town landings and other waterfront facilities to ensure safe and accessible public use. Maintenance of general fund facilities is performed by Department of Public works.
Operates and Manages the Blish Point State Boat Ramp.
Manages four (4) Town marinas; Bismore Park Marina, Prince Cove Marina, Barnstable Harbor Marina, Gateway Marina.
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