Duties of the Harbor Master; Power of Arrest.
Milwaukee Code of Ordinances § 118-30
in effect118-30. Duties of the Harbor Master; Power of Arrest.
1. It shall be the duty of the harbor master to carry into effect the provisions of ch. 118 and, in general, to give such orders and directions relative to the location, change of place or station, manner of moving in or using the harbor, of all vessels, craft or float lying, moving or laid up in the harbor, whether in use or not in use, as may be necessary to promote good order in the harbor and the safety and convenience of all vessels, crafts and floats therein, or to expedite the conduct of business dependent thereon, and especially at all times to keep the channels free and clear for the passage of the tugs of the fire department.
2. The harbor master shall have power to make arrests and to call to his aid the police department for the purpose of enforcing his orders.
Source: City of Milwaukee Legislative Reference Bureau, Milwaukee City Charter and Code of Ordinances (city.milwaukee.gov master PDFs)URL: https://city.milwaukee.gov/ImageLibrary/Groups/ccClerk/Ordinances/Volume-1/CH118.pdf#page=18Fetched: 10/26/2026