Fishermen Training Included in MassDevelopment's Hyannis Transformative Development Initiative
Experienced fishermen, certified marine safety trainers from Fathom Resources, and local fisheries experts teamed up to conduct an introductory-level course led by Fishermen’s Alliance staff in July 2024.
From the Hyannis TDI Newsletter:
July 15-17, 2024
Hyannis, MA
Intro Crew Training Course @ Brazilian Resource Center (formerly the Health Ministry) at 70 Center Street in Hyannis
The District hosted the first Fishermen Skills Training Program facilitated by the Brazilian Resources Center, formerly the Health Ministry Inc. This collaboration between the Cape Cod Commercial Fishermen’s Alliance (CCCFA) and TDI MassDevelopment is an important step to building a more resilient year-round economy and signals a brightening for the local Blue Economy. Experienced fishermen, certified marine safety trainers from Fathom Resources, and local fisheries experts teamed up to conduct an introductory-level course led by Fishermen’s Alliance staff. The curriculum includes an overview of local fisheries, crew responsibilities and expectations, certification in at-sea safety/survival, basic knot tying, different gear types, Coast Guard rules and regulations, and more. The group had 14 students in attendance. The intention was to prepare them for sea/vessel emergencies and job opportunities. Cape and Islands District Attorney Rob Galibois, and Barnstable Fire Department's CAPT/ EMT-P, Lieutenant Michael Dalmau, were also at the site. The students learned skills of survival including donning survival suits in open water. All received their certificates and eight individuals of the 14 are now employed by locally owned businesses, including work in the fishing industry onshore.