Support Services for Commercial Fishermen

Our Mission

Fishing Partnership is a non-profit support services organization dedicated to improving the health, safety, and economic security of commercial fishermen, their families, and their communities. Founded in 1997, we bring critical support services and programs to more than 20,000 New England fishing families. With four offices in Gloucester, New Bedford, Plymouth and Chatham, we deliver Health and Wellness, Safety at Sea, and Economic Security support services in the communities where fishing families live.

Meet the Team

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Health & Wellness

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SAFETY AT SEA

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ECONOMIC SECURITY

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Are you or your spouse a fisherman? Do you come from a fishing family or are you a shoreline worker? [that’s anyone that has a job that supports fishermen getting their product to market and includes boat mechanics, fish cutters and lumpers to name a few]? We’re here to help. Complete the Request for Services form and we’ll answer your call.

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Become a Friend

Show your support for fishermen, their families and coastal shoreline workers. Sign up as a Friend of Fishing Partnership and you’ll receive news on local fisheries and learn what it takes to bring fresh seafood, sustainably caught, from the most highly regulated wild fisheries in the world to your dinner table. Learn what you can do to support fishing communities near you.

Support Fishermen

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Based in New Bedford, MA with port offices in the coastal towns of Gloucester, Plymouth, and Chatham, Fishing Partnership delivers support services along the eastern seaboard from Maine to the Carolinas. If you are a member of a fishing community seeking services, please contact one of our offices.

Navigator Offices

Gloucester, MA

New Bedford, MA

Plymouth, MA

Chatham, MA

What Fishermen Are Saying

My crew and I go to Fishing Partnership’s safety at sea training drill program each year so it is always fresh in our minds.

Boat Captain, New Bedford
Fishing Partnership has had a major impact on my life. In these uncertain times in the fishing industry, having access to affordable health insurance is a great relief. Thank you, your efforts are much appreciated.

Edward D., Marblehead
A lot of fishermen and their families would be without health care if it were not for you guys. Keep up the good work.

Tom M., Hingham
I tell other fishermen that Fishing Partnership’s safety training is the best thing you can do.

Lobster Boat Captain, Scituate
We can’t thank Fishing Partnership enough for being there when we needed affordable quality health coverage.

Peter P., Gloucester
In all respects, the Fishing Partnership has been there when I needed it. I hope it continues to assist fishing families for many years to come.

Mary M., South Wellfleet
Fishing Partnership provides great safety training for serious fishermen.

B. Durkin, Fisherman
Fishing Partnership is the best thing that ever happened to fishermen. Without it, I wouldn’t know what to do about my doctor bills.

Antone S., New Bedford

SAFETY AT SEA

Our Mission

Request Services

Become a Friend

Find A Navigator

Select an FP Location to Learn more

Plymouth

Gloucester

Main Office

Main Office

Chatham

Navigator Offices

What Fishermen Are Saying

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