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Eastport Port Authority
About Us
Since it's inception in 1977, the Eastport Port Authority has continued it's comprehensive approach to continued growth in the marine industry. Facility expansions in 1998 allowed the Eastport Port Authority to enter into a series of record breaking years in our cargo operations. As a result the Port of Eastport is seen as one of the fastest growing cargo ports in all of New England.
As the easternmost port in the United States, we are the closest port to European markets and our natural port is one of the deepest available. We have recently began making new investments to better serve the cruise ship and recreational boating industries along the east coast. The Port of Eastport is working diligently to show that it truly is a destination port.
Our cargo facility strives to identify advantages that allow us to be a viable and integral component of the transportation infrastructure of the east coast. We are proud to have Federal Marine Terminals (FMT) and the Northeastern Longshoremen's Association #1 (NELA#1) as partners in our operations. Their operations have consistently shown to be some of the most competitive stevedore services one can find. Reducing wait times and load times to keep costs low are everyday goals at the Port of Eastport.
This approach, along with our special relationships with DOMTAR Pulp & Paper, Grieg Star Shipping, ORPC, First Wind & GE Energy, and the greater Eastport Community, continue to make the Port of Eastport a genuine success. This was no better illustrated than by another record year in 2006 in which the Port saw 358,075.2 metric tons over it's piers.
As we look to the future, the Port is hopeful for continued infrastructure investment and the cargo rail possibilities. Given the chance to compete, we firmly believe that the Port of Eastport will always be competitive.
Eastport Harbor
The Eastport Port Authority presides over the harbor operations at our Breakwater Facility located in the downtown district of the city. The harbor is an excellent example of a current and true working waterfront. It is home to many vessels of the area's fishing fleet and also offers a home to many pleasure crafts.
We offer year-round, seasonal and transient slips. We can accommodate larger vessels in excess of several hundred feet. Being literally on the front street of the downtown area, close to the shops and restaurants, the harbor is a very popular destination for summer boating enthusiasts. As a result space fills up fast so please contact us in advance to ensure your accommodations.
The harbor offers US Customs Service, a fully staffed Coast Guard Station located right at the Breakwater Facility. Also new in 2007, the only full service marine fuel depot on Passamaquoddy Bay, located just around the corner at the Eastport Chowder House.
For the convenience of those wishing to make a seasonal or year round accommodations we have provided access to our applications and the current governing ordinance. To save time, feel free to access these online below and provide them to the office for all your berthing needs.
Only coming for a day or so...simply contact the office and we'll be glad to help arrange your stay.
The harbor is also the proud home to two of the area's finest schooners. The Halie & Matthew and the Sylvina W. Beal offer cruises from the harbor throughout the beautiful Passamaquoddy Bay. We encourage you to contact them for a great boating experience.