Maine and New Hampshire Pilot Notes
Casco Bay
Pine Tree Ledge Lighted Whistle Buoy 8
43 36.6N, 70 10.9W Q R 4M Red
Tides p. 369, Differences p. 519
Currents p. 558 Differences p. 692
Portland, ME: 43 39N, 70 15W
Pilotage: Two traffic separation schemes
Pilotage: A well-marked channel is the
begin about 20nm E and S of Portland
primary approach from offshore. Use cau-
Lighted Horn Buoy. Commercial ships are
tion in fog. Large, commercial traffic is com-
not allowed to enter if visibility drops below
mon. Approaching from offshore outside the
0.5nm in the outer harbor and/or 0.25nm in
main channel or approaching from Casco
the inner harbor. Monitor voluntary security
Bay, there are numerous marked rocks and
broadcasts on VHF 13 / 16.
ledges. Respect all buoyage.
Yacht facilities and are located in Portland
Hazards: Commercial traffic, ferries, and
inner harbor, Falmouth Foreside and South
fishing vessels
Freeport.
Port of Entry: Contact U.S. Customs 207-
Transiting W from Small Point across the S
771-3600.
end of Casco Bay, beware of Halfway Rock.
Waypoint
Broad Sound, N of Halfway Rock, offers pas-
sage to South Freeport. Hussey Sound offer
Eastern Approach Lighted Gong Buoy 1
passage to Falmouth Foreside, but passes 43 37.1N, 070 09.8W Fl G 2.5s 4M Green
through a vessel-to-vessel oil transfer an-
chorage area for large tankers.
Harbormaster: VHF 09, 16; 207-772-8121.
Landmarks: Conspicuous landmarks on
Dockage/Moorings: The Maine State Pier
the approach to Portland Harbor include
is located at NE part of harbor, and has a
Portland Head Light, Cape Elizabeth Light,
public landing in an embayment on end of
2 old observation towers on Cushing Island,
pier. Transient dockage available at marinas
Fort Scammel, Spring Point Ledge Light,
and yacht club in South Portland, marinas
and Fort Georges. Portland Harbor is heav-
and boatyard in Portland.
ily trafficked by large vessels, small fishing
Anchorage: Anchorage for small vessels in
boats, and ferries.
the area E of Bath Iron Works on Portland
side of harbor.
Waypoints
Fuel: Diesel and gas.
Halfway Rock Light
Supplies: All marine supplies, water, ice,
43 39.4N, 70 02.2W Fl R 5s 77ft 19M White
groceries, and other supplies.
Services: All size and manner of repairs
tower. 2 horns every 30s.
and haulout. Pumpout, laundry, Internet and
Portland Lighted Horn Buoy P
other services at the marinas. Airport, bus
43 31.6N, 70 05.5W Mo (A) W 6M Red/White
terminal, and local ferry service. Emergency
medical care is available.
RACON M (– –), 1 horn every 30s.
Facility Location Phone VHF
Strouts Point Wharf Company Harraseeket River 207-865-3899 9
Brewer South Freeport Marine Harraseeket River 207-865-3181 10
Royal River Boat Yard Royal River 207-846-9577
Handy Boat Service Falmouth River 207-781-5110 9
Spring Point Marina Portland Harbor 207-767-3213 69
DiMillo’s Old Port Marina Portland Harbor 207-773-7632 71
South Port Marine Portland Harbor 207-799-8191
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