Fishermen Training
Have you wanted to pursue a career on the water and not known where to start? Fishermen’s Alliance hosts free training for new and beginning fishermen on Cape Cod.
Experienced fishermen, certified marine safety trainers, and local fisheries experts team up to conduct our introductory level course. The curriculum includes an overview of local fisheries, crew responsibilities and expectations, certification in at-sea safety/survival, basic knot tying, and more! Upon successful completion of the course, trainees receive connections to job opportunities.
Safety training is incredibly important, no matter how long you’ve been fishing. Free maritime safety trainings and refreshers are regularly available through Fishing Partnership Support Services
Review fishing jobs available in our Classifieds
Contact Ray Rowell if you are interested in a commercial fishing career!
Looking for our Training Framework? This report outlines Cape Cod’s training needs and proposed solutions.
2025 – 2026 Trainings are supported by a Saltonstall Kennedy Grant Award. These trainings and associated content are prepared by the Cape Cod Commercial Fishermen’s Alliance using Federal funds under Cooperative Agreement Award NA25NMFX427G0422-T1-01 from NOAA Fisheries, U.S. Department of Commerce. NOAA Fisheries is responsible for the stewardship of the nation’s ocean resources and their habitat. The statements and recommendations are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of NOAA Fisheries or the U.S. Department of Commerce.