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.
UPCOMING 2026 TRAININGS
Introduction to Welding for Fishermen
This is an introductory hands-on welding course: Welding Basics with Hot Work Certification. It covers welding fundamentals, safety, and practical skills for small onboard repairs and repairing dredges and related gear. The course is taught over three sessions and you must attend all sessions to complete the course.
You will need to register directly with the college to enroll in the course (links below)
Friday January 9th from 8-11am – Hot Works Certification in Hyannis
Wednesday January 14th from 8am – 4pm – Lecture in Plymouth
Thursday Janaury 15th OR Friday January 16th from 8am – 4pm – Welding Lab in Plymouth (Hold both for now)
Call Ray Rowell with questions: 508-945-2432 x102
A second course is also available in March 2026!
Our free online Introduction to Cape Cod Commercial Fishing course is a great way to learn about fishing options on Cape Cod! Sign up here.
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.
