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Last Name
Email
Phone
Address
Are you currently a commercial fisherman?
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Yes, full-time (50%+ income from fishing)
Yes, part-time
Crew member/deckhand with experience
No, but I have past fishing experience
No fishing experience
If yes, what type of fishing do you primarily do?
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Required
Lobster
Crab
Sea Bass
Scallop
Mixed fisheries
Other
Which port(s) do you most often fish out of?
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Required
Greenport
Shinnecock
Montauk
Freeport / Jones Inlet
Port Jefferson
Other
Do you currently own or crew on a vessel?
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Vessel Owner
Crew Member
No vessel affiiliation
Do you have any of the following certifications? (check all that apply)
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Required
STCW Basic Safety Training (BST)
Drill Conductor Training
Captain’s License (U.S. Coast Guard Master, 100-Ton or higher)
Radar/Radio Operation
Other
None
Why are you applying for this program?
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To improve safety at sea
To earn extra income outside fishing
To build new career skills
To explore offshore wind while keeping fishing as my main work
Other
Are you physically able to complete safety and vessel training (lifting, climbing, emergency drills)?
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Yes
No
Would you like to receive safety training only, without offshore wind work placement?
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Yes, training only
No, I am interested in both training and possible work
Would you like to be notified when offshore wind work is available?
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Yes, by text
Yes, by email
Yes, both email and text
No
If offshore wind work is available , what rotation would you prefer?
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10 days on
Flexible - depends on the fishing season
Not interested in offshore wind rotations
How important is the $1,000 training stipend to you?
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Very important – I need it to offset lost fishing income
Somewhat important – it helps, but not the main reason I’m applying
Not important – my main interest is the training itself
Do you have reliable transportation to training sites (Bronx, Greenport, Montauk, Shinnecock)?
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Yes
No
Do you have any barriers that may affect participation? (check all that apply)
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Required
Childcare needs
Transportation challenges
Work schedule conflicts
Financial strain
Digital/technology access
None
How did you hear about us?
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SENY Representative (Rodney, Gary, Gordon, etc.)
Flyer
Another fisherman
Social media
Other
What training cohort dates would you prefer?
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Required
Jan 12–Jan 16, 2026 (SUNY Maratime, Bronx)
Feb 23 - Feb 27, 2026 (Greenport)
April 13 - April 17 (Greenport)
May 25 - May 29 (Montauk)
Jul 13 - Jul 17 (Shinnecock)
Aug 24 - Aug 28 (Greenport)
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