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First Name
Last Name
Email
Phone
Full New York Address
Birthday
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required
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
Which port(s) do you most often fish out of?
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Greenport
Shinnecock
Montauk
Freeport / Jones Inlet
Other
None
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
Are you physically able to complete safety and vessel training (lifting, climbing, emergency drills)?
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Yes
No
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 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 is your current experience working on the water?
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Required
No expirence
Some expirence
Fishing expirence
Maritime/boating expirence
Other
Do you currently own or crew on a vessel?
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Vessel Owner
Crew Member
No vessel affiiliation
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
Would you be interested in possible offshore wind work placement?
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No, training only
Yes, I am interested in both training and possible work
Do you have reliable transportation to training sites (Bronx, Greenport, Montauk, Shinnecock)?
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Yes
No
What month would you prefer?
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Required
April 2026 (SUNY Maritime, Bronx)
May 2026 (SUNY Maritime, Bronx)
June 2026 (SUNY Maritime, Bronx)
July 2026 (SUNY Maritime, Bronx)
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