BERTHPORT
County Harbor
Commercial shipping lanes · Recreational marinas · Waterfront infrastructure · Environmental stewardship
Port Cross-Section · Depth Profile
Not to scale · MLLW datumCommercial Shipping
Need a commercial
berth assignment?
From container ships to fishing trawlers, BerthPort coordinates every vessel movement across 22 active commercial berths. Here's how to get your docking clearance.
Submit Vessel Documentation
Provide IMO number, vessel tonnage, cargo manifest, and insurance certificates. Processing begins within 2 business days.
Channel Clearance Review
Harbor master confirms draft clearance against current channel depth charts. Minimum 12 ft draft clearance required.
Berth Assignment
Receive your assigned berth number, tidal window schedule, and tugboat coordination contact. Berths 1–22 available for commercial traffic.
Recreational Marinas
Need a seasonal
slip permit?
BerthPort operates 340 recreational slips across three marina basins. Seasonal applications open February 1st — spots fill within 72 hours.
Available Slip Categories
3-Step Permit Process
Complete Slip Application
Vessel registration, length, beam, and draft. Proof of insurance minimum $300K.
Pay Permit Fee
Online payment portal accepts Visa, MC, ACH transfer. Seasonal permits require 50% deposit.
Collect Gate Access
Pick up marina key fob and slip assignment at Harbor Master office, Pier 3, Mon–Fri 7AM–4PM.
Infrastructure & Projects
Where does the
county's money go?
Three active capital projects. Bond-funded, publicly tracked, every dollar accounted for. The seawall protecting our harbor has a $4.86M funding gap — here's how you can help close it.
North Seawall Restoration
In ProgressCritical restoration of 1.8 miles of aging seawall protecting $240M in waterfront property. Bond-funded project with a $4.86M funding gap remaining.
Environment & Zoning
Building near water?
Here's what you need.
48 acres of protected environmental buffer zones surround the harbor. Every construction project within 500 ft of the waterline requires BerthPort review and state coordination.
Environmental Buffer Zones
North Wetland Preserve
Estuarine BufferKelp Forest Zone
Marine HabitatHarbor Seal Haul-Out
Wildlife CorridorWaterfront Business Permits
Waterfront Zoning Variance
Harborside restaurant and commercial use variances. 45-day review cycle.
View requirementsDock Construction Permit
New dock, float, or piling installation requiring environmental impact review.
View requirementsDredging Authorization
Private dredging operations within 200 ft of environmental buffer zones.
View requirementsQuestions about zoning variances or environmental permits? Our office handles all waterfront business inquiries.
Community & Investment
This harbor belongs
to all of us.
BerthPort is the economic engine that generates $340M annually for this county. The seawall protecting it has a $4.86M funding gap. Your investment — at any level — keeps the harbor working.
Adopt a Piling
For a $500 donation, your name or dedication is permanently affixed to a restored seawall piling — a visible, lasting tribute to your investment in the harbor's future.
Choose Your Investment
100% of donations go directly to the North Seawall Restoration Fund.