Piers & Docks

Public Landings & Floats

The Harbors & Waters Board and the Harbormaster are responsible for the powered fishermen's conveyor belt at State Street Landing and the commercial and recreational floats at the following areas:

• Cliff Street Boatyard (Public Landing)
• Commercial Street
• Crocker Park (Swim Float)
• Gerry Playground (Public Sailing Program Floats)
• Parker's Boatyard (Public Landing)
• State Street (Public Landing)
• Village Street (Public Landing)

Tucker's Wharf is a Town-owned landing with laundry, showers, and restrooms for visiting boaters.  For further information about public landings, contact the Harbormaster's Office.

Private Floating Docks

Private floats (floating docks) moored in the harbor must also have a permit issued by the Harbormaster.  Floats may be stored at Riverhead Beach during the winter under the auspices of the Recreation & Parks Department.

Tucker's Wharf Dockage

Vessels requesting transient dockage at Tucker's Wharf may do so beginning March 1st.  Reservation requests may be made via e-mail, fax, telephone or by written request as well as channel 16 VHF radio and will be assigned in the order in which they are received.  Rates and requirements can be found in the Tucker's Wharf Dockage Policy.

Pier Construction

Pier construction into the waters off Marblehead must be approved by the Army Corps of Engineers.  Contact the Harbormaster for the details of the procedures involved.