The Barnstable Pumpout Boats are in service for the boating season beginning Memorial Day weekend through Columbus Day weekend. During the boating season, the pumpout boats will be running seven days a week.  Boat hours of operation are 8:30am to approximately 4:00pm.  The boats can be easily identified. Both boats are white center console vessels with the lettering "HARBORMASTER" on both sides. The pumpout boats monitor VHF channels 16 and 09 during operating hours. Please continue to schedule pumpouts using the e-mail address pumpout@town.barnstable.ma.us or call the Harbormaster's office at (508) 790-6273. It is helpful to schedule pumpouts in advance. Shore side pumpout stations are available in Hyannis Harbor and Barnstable Harbor from May through October.

HOW TO GET PUMPED OUT

There are several ways to arrange for the pumpout of the holding tank on your boat:

• While on the water, you can simply flag down the pumpout boat on the water when you see it. If not en-route to another requested pumpout the operator will immediately service your request.
• You can use your VHF or marine band radio. Make arrangements by hailing "Barnstable Pumpout Boat' on VHF channel 16 or 09. Because the operator is not always in a position to see the radio on the boat, be sure to state the name of your vessel as well as the channel that you are calling on. When you reach the pumpout boat (be patient, the operator may be on another call) the operator will request you move to a working channel and get the relevant information to complete the pumpout.
• You can phone Barnstable Harbormaster Office at (508) 790-6273 or E- mail:pumpout@town.barnstable.ma.us the following information will be needed in order for the pumpout operator to locate and pump your holding tank:
• Name of Owner/Operator, Name of vessel, Call back Number
• Size, hull color, and type of vessel
• Location of vessel
• Side of vessel discharge is located
• There are also 2 land based semi-self-service pumpout stations operated and maintained by the Town of Barnstable. There is one on the south side located at the west end of the bulkhead at Bismore Park Marina in the Hyannis Inner Harbor. The other is on the north side at the Barnstable Harbor Inner Harbor. There are Dockmasters at both of these locations 7 days a week to assist you.
• Bismore Park Marina: (508) 790-6327
• Barnstable Harbor Marina: (508) 326-1836

The pumpout service is a free service, funded in part by the Massachusetts Clean Vessel Act, offered to all boaters. We encourage you to use it and help protect one of our most valued resources. Please note these services are staff and weather dependent.

www.mass.gov/service-details/clean-vessel-act