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PORTLAND

AUTHENTIC BY NATURE

As the largest city in Maine, Portland is a historic seaside port community with a vibrant downtown, an authentic working waterfront, and hundreds of one-of-a-kind shops. Portland is the perfect balance between urban sophistication and quintessential Maine. Named one of the Top 10 Destinations on TripAdvisor, Portland offers everything from James Beard Award-winning restaurants, an abundance of microbreweries, classic lobster rolls, and views of the picturesque Portland Head Light. 

 

Popular excursions in the Greater Portland area include nearby Kennebunkport to the south, a resort destination known for its treasure trove of boutiques and galleries. Home to the Bush Estate, Kennebunk draws visitors from all over with their First Families Museum, and tours of Walker's Point - the family's summer compound. 

 

Just north of Portland is Freeport, home to one of New England's favorite shopping destinations: L.L. Bean. Freeport's charming brick buildings dating back to the 18th century are now home to hundreds of brand-name outlets and local boutiques. 

 

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HIGHLIGHTS

  • Portland's Old Port is an entertainment hub just steps from the water. Take a stroll down the cobblestone streets and enjoy the quaint charm with a modern twist. 

 

  • Maine Day Trip Tours offer private sightseeing tours available for all size groups with year-round availability. Specializing in eco-friendly environment tours, Maine Day Trips will show you exciting landmarks and structures dating back to the 1600s. 

 

  • Portland is home to six lighthouses, all within 20 minutes of the city center. Visitors can plan a whole trip around these historically significant and visually stimulating Maine beacons. Perfect for a family photo opportunity! 

PORT CONTACTS

Toni Doucette

Waterfront Security & Ops Manager

tonid@portlandmaine.gov


Eric Crandall

Waterfront Security & Ops Coordinator

recrandall@portlandmaine.gov

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LAT 43° 39' 32"N LON 70° 14' 43"W

UP TO

1100' Vessels  | 5,000 Passengers

CONTACT

Andy Downs
Director Port Operations

207-232-7559
andy@portlandmaine.gov

Rob Kierstead 
Director Public Buildings

207-712-2781
rkierstead@portlandmaine.gov

 

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PIERS + GANGWAYS

Portland Ocean Terminal

900’ 30’ at MLLW

  • Pier Deck 16’ above MLLW. 

  • Gangway range 14’ above pier deck.

Ocean Gateway Terminal - Berth 1

400’ w/200’ Dolphin Extension; 30’  Depth MLLW

  • Gangway range 12’ above pier deck

Ocean Gateway Terminal - Berth 2

1100’; 33' Depth MLLW

  • Yokohama fenders with Breasting Pile 

  • Miscellaneous gangways onsite at OGT and POT

TUGS

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Portland Tugboat Company
Full time ship assists tugs up to 3,500 HP

207-772-8319

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PORT SERVICES

  • Customs & Border Protection

  • ISPS/MTSA Compliant (46 CFR  105)  

  • Bunkers (barge & trucks)  

  • Potable Water 

  • Garbage Disposal 

  • Marine Supplies

Stevedore Details 

Ports America Inc. 

Jack Humeniuk

207-772-0113 

Jack.Humeniuk@portsamerica.com

GUEST SERVICES

Direct walking access to downtown sites and activities from the berth

Visitor Information

On-site Restrooms

Taxi Services

1.5 Miles Maine Medical Center/Mercy Hospital

Comfort Station

Free Wi-Fi

Public Transport

7 miles Portland International JetPort

PLANNED UPGRADES

Ocean Gateway P2B2 – Strengthen breasting pile (Completed Spring 2024)

Significant upgrades to CBP clearance facility (complete Spring 2024)

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NOTIONAL UPGRADES

  • Portland Ocean Terminal - Pile replacement, deck repairs. 

  • Ocean Gateway Pier 1 - Pile jackets and under deck concrete repairs.

  • Center Pier for tugs and smaller ships. 

  • Two 100-ton springline bollards have replace two 40-ton bollards.

APPROACH

  •  A Traffic Separation Scheme is established in the approaches to Portland Harbor. 

  • The scheme is comprised of directed traffic lanes each with one-way inbound and  outbound traffic lanes separated by defined separation zones and a precautionary  area. 

  • Use NOAA charts 13260 and 13286. 

  • The Coast Guard advises 0.25 mile as the minimum visibility for Portland Inner  Harbor. 

  • Note that the offshore approaches are an endangered Right Whale habitat.

  • Portland is a sewage no discharge zone.

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CHANNEL CONTROLLING DEPTH

  • 47.5-foot channel from the sea to Fort Gorges. 

  • 35’ in the Inner Harbor and Fore River.

DEPTH AT DOCK

  • Portland Ocean Terminal: 32’;

  • Ocean Gateway Berth 2: 35’;

  • Ocean Gateway Pier  1: 32’

UNDER KEEL CLEARANCE

The Coast Guard recommends a minimum under-keel clearance as follows:

  • 3’ when transiting inside a line drawn between Ram Island Ledge Light and Portland  Head Light to Portland Pipeline Pier 2 (at the entrance to Fore River).

  • 2’ when transiting Dredged Channel Lighted Buoy 5, including Fore River.

  • 2’ when transiting via Hussey Sound inside Lighted Gong Buoy 3 and Lighted Buoy  4.  

  • 1’ is recommended for all berthing areas.

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PILOTS

  • Pilotage is compulsory for all foreign vessels and U.S. vessels under register in the  foreign trade drawing over 9’. 

  • The pilot boarding area with a 2-mile radius is centered at 43°31'36.6"N.,  70°05'30.0"W (Papa Buoy). The distance from the Pilot Station to the berth is  approximately 9 miles. 

  • Portland Pilots Inc. 207-774-5623.

TIDAL RANGE

8’ - 12’

MAX CURRENT

1.1 knots (0.9 knots at MLW)

ANCHORAGES

  • Anchorage A (Fish Point)
    25’ - 30’.  

  • Anchorage B 45’ - 50’ (Reserved for large vessels).

PORT FEES

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