It was the Harbor Commission's responsibility to develop and implement the harbor management rules and regulations adopted by the city council and to govern all harbors and waters within the city’s jurisdiction.

To assist the Harbor Commission, the position of a harbormaster was created under the Office of the Mayor in 2002. The purpose of the harbormaster is to work in concert with the harbor commission to implement the harbor management plan and manage and protect the waters of Bainbridge Island. In accordance to BIMC 2.46.040, which states that the harbormaster will:

• Assist the harbor commission in the implementation of the harbor management plan;
  
• Coordinate with the city’s marine officer in the enforcement of rules and regulations governing the harbors and waters of the city;
  
• Collect such fees as may be established by resolution for the management and use of the harbors and waters of the city;
  
• Inspect, as allowed by law, boats, buoys, anchorages, or any other watercraft or devices located in city waters to ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations;
  
• Take such measures as the harbor commission deems necessary to promote and protect the public’s interest n the waters of the city.
  
• Coordinate volunteer efforts with the harbor stewards

Harbormaster Bulletin Board

• If you plan to visit Bainbridge Island, we welcome you to the City dock and Open Water Marina. Transient moorage is available on a first come, first served basis at both the City dock and the linear moorage system offshore. Overnight guest have access to hot showers in the restroom facility. For the current door code, contact Tami Allen by phone at (206) 780-3733, 206.786.7627 or email. See also the Marina District
• View the current moorage and parking rates
• View the No Anchor Zone
• For the $100 non-refundable dock reservation (special use), download the Eagle Harbor Dock Use Permit

• Ordinance 2007-01, relating to mooring vessels at the city's docks or on the city's linear moorage facilities, and amending sections of the Bainbridge Island Municipal Code
• Moorage and Parking Rates as per Resolution 2009-03