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​ “There is no human resource office at sea. We strengthen our communities by providing support services that otherwise do not exist or are impossible to reach.”– Shannon Eldredge

Massachusetts Seafood Day 2019

Massachusetts Seafood Day 2019

On October 10, 2019 Fishing Partnership hosted Massachusetts Seafood Day in the Great Hall of the Massachusetts State House. Guests included legislators and government officials, industry leaders, fishermen and the public.

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Financial Planning Program

Financial Planning Program

Barnstable County Commercial Fishing Families are eligible to book a free financial planning workshop with Stephen Barkuff, founder of Brewster-based Financial Fundamentals LLC. Learn more by contacting Julia Messersmith in our Chatham office.

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Request Services

Are you or your spouse a fisherman? Do you come from a fishing family? Or, are you a shoreline worker that lives in a coastal community [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.

What Fishermen Are Saying

  • 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

  • We can’t thank Fishing Partnership enough for being there when we needed affordable quality health coverage.

    Peter P., Gloucester

  • 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