Free Services:

Safety and Survival Training

Free Services:

Navigating Health Insurance

Free Services:

Legal & Financial Services

Free Services:

Harborside Health Screenings

Free services for fishing families.

Fishing Partnership has been supporting the health and well-being of commercial fishermen and their families since 1997. Our services include:

  • Help with health insurance
  • Safety and survival training
  • Harborside health screenings and special events
  • Advice from legal and financial professionals
  • Professional counseling on family issues, depression, grief, substance abuse

Fishing Partnership’s Special Events

The Chatham Port Tour & Seafood Celebration
Thursday, June 22 at 5:15pm
For more information and to buy tickets

Gloucester Sea to Supper Celebration
Thursday, August 24 at 6:00pm
For more information and to buy tickets

Miracles at Sea, Boston
Thursday, September 14 at 5:00pm

Fishing Partnership Navigators

Fishing Partnership Support Services Navigators are part of the fishing community and understand the challenges you face. They'll help you get the services you need.

Meet our Navigators
How much would a broken arm cost?

(click on your answer)

What does a Training Day look like? Watch this short video

What does a Training Day look like? Watch this short video

Help with health insurance

Fisherman and family with motorcycle.

Our Fishing Partnership Navigators can help you understand your insurance options and find a health plan that works for your family.

  • Health insurance is more affordable—it could even be free
  • You can’t be turned down for pre-existing conditions
  • All plans cover doctor visits, hospitalization, maternity care, emergency room care, and prescription drugs

If you get married, have a child, or your income goes down, these changes could affect your health plan. Got questions? Need help?

Yes! Please Contact Me

Upcoming Programs and Services

Fishing Partnership offers safety and survival trainings, family health events at local harbors, and special programs for the wives of commercial fishermen. Please check back often for upcoming events near you.

[In association with Massachusetts Fishermen’s Partnership]

More Links