WELCOME TO NORTHEAST MARINE PILOTS
Northeast Marine Pilots (NEMP) coordinate a 24/7/365 dispatch center for federal and state-licensed pilots serving vessels operating in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and designated waters of New York. We support safe navigation, reliable pilot boarding, and clear operational communication across some of the most complex pilotage waters in the United States.
24/7 PILOT DISPATCH
401-847-9050
Dispatch available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
All pilot orders must be placed by phone.
Email and web forms are not accepted for official pilot requests.
Direct communication with dispatch is essential to ensure accurate scheduling, pilot availability, and safe boarding coordination.
PROFESSIONAL PILOTAGE SERVICES ACROSS THE NORTHEAST
Northeast Marine Pilots serve commercial vessels, tankers, passenger vessels, tugs and barges, and yachts transiting, bulk cargo, RORO vessels, and other visiting vessels through New England waters including:
- Narragansett Bay
- Block Island Sound
- Long Island Sound
- Buzzards Bay & The Islands
- Offshore boarding areas, coastal approaches, and harbor entrances throughout RI, MA, CT, and NY
These waters are characterized by heavy traffic, narrow channels, strong tidal currents, variable weather, and overlapping state and federal jurisdictions. Experienced pilotage and local knowledge are critical to safe vessel movements.
THE ROLE OF NEMP
Northeast Marine Pilots’ role is to support professional pilotage operations by:
- Coordinating dispatch for state-licensed and federally licensed marine pilots
- Maintaining continuous 24/7 dispatch coverage
- Coordinating pilot boarding locations and scheduling
- Supporting communication between pilots, vessel agents, owners, operators, and bridge teams
- Providing general, non-binding information regarding regional pilotage practices and procedures
NEMP does not enforce pilotage laws and does not issue legal determinations regarding pilotage applicability.
OPERATING WITHIN REGULATED JURISDICTIONS
Compulsory pilotage requirements, including for certain yachts, in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and certain waters of New York may vary based on vessel type, tonnage, draft, flag, and the specific waters transited. Because voyages frequently cross multiple jurisdictions during a single transit, pilotage applicability can change by segment of the voyage. NEMP dispatch are here to assist you in local waters.
Vessel owners, operators, and masters are responsible for compliance with applicable state and federal pilotage requirements. Consult with dispatch if you have questions.
TRUSTED PILOT DISPATCH IN THE NORTHEAST
Licensed pilots. Local knowledge. Reliable dispatch. Supporting safe navigation across RI, MA, CT, and NY waters — every day, every watch.