The Harbormaster handles all permits for both moorings and slips on a seasonal basis. Harbormasters also serve as Safety, Law Enforcement, and Emergency Medical resources in the Port of Salem Zone. Port regulations are available from the harbormaster office. Extreme care should be used while navigating in Salem Sound due to several unmarked hazards. No vessel should attempt to navigate without local knowledge or a current chart on board.
V isiting yachts are welcome at all times with no city fee.
Salem is the U.S. Customs port of entry for all surrounding communities. There is also a federal anchorage available to visiting yachts. T he Port of Salem is the first to create and implement a Waterfront Crime Watch . Crime Watch is a program developed by the Salem Harbormaster to reduce the fear and risk of crime in Salem Waters by sharing the responsibility in making Salem's waterfront a safe and secure community. Crime Watch information is available at the Harbormaster office.