Public Safety and Enforcement

Federal

• The United States Coast Guard (USCG) Fifth District including Station Annapolis monitor, patrol, and enforce in the Chesapeake Bay. For hailing and distress calls use VHF 16.
• For advisories, see the Fifth District Local Notice to Mariners.
• Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) ports of entry (air, land, or sea) and pleasure boats information.

State

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) provides boating services including marine police, boating safety, licensing/registration, and private moorings, among others. In the event of an emergency or for more information contact the Maryland Natural Resources Police at 410-260-8888.

• For recreational boater resources, see the boater safety page.

Local

The Annapolis Harbormaster is responsible to enforce Title 15 of the Annapolis City Code. 

If you witness violations of Title 15, please call us at 410-263-7973 or e-mail harbormaster@annapolis.gov

Transients

Transient boating customers may take advantage of this service for hazards related to any extraordinary weather events, such as hurricanes.

However, it is strongly recommended that transient boaters living outside of Anne Arundel County and the City of Annapolis use the free mobile apps opposed to the phone-based system. This is due to the fact that members will receive year-round alerts that are applicable just to Anne Arundel County, and may not necessarily reside in the City or County.

The apps not only work with other CodeRED supported areas nationwide, but they also do not require an account. Alternatively, if you choose to take advantage of the telephone-based alerts, please use the address listed on your rental receipt along with your mobile phone number.