We have a network of experienced marine professionals up and down the coast.
Licensed and Unlicensed Captains, Deckhands, Fishermen and Boat Owners who are available to provide services as they are required.
Onboard Fisheries Liaisons
We can provide experienced fishermen with local knowledge to work as OFL’s and collect data as per Wind Farm Protocols.
It is Important to Have Fishermen Onboard the Geo-Survey Vessels Who “Speak The Language” of The Fishermen.
One of the biggest complaints read on social media, blog posts and various news articles is lack of local boat involvement or local jobs. Complaints are typically that the boats and crews are “Not From Here” or the OFL’s don’t know much about the local fishing styles, procedures and protocols.
We Have a Network of experienced – semi-retired commercial fishermen wanting to work as Onboard Fisheries Liaisons (OFL’s) who know the area, the fishing procedures and in many cases are well known amongst the local fishing community.
Hiring local personnel and ‘getting the word out will goes a very long way in creating a more positive environment within the community.
Our Onboard Fisheries Liaisons posses the following qualifications:
- Experience speaks for itself. Knowledge about vessels and fishing gear, navigation and the ability to talk on the radio as necessary to communicate with fishing boats in the area. Offshore Wind Farms have been experiencing friction from local fishermen and to have a local person with experience and the ability to speak directly into a community, will go a long way in providing a more positive experience.
- Tech Savvy: Documentation is important and basic computer and word processing skills along with the ability to operate a camera and take pictures for documentation is important.
- Personality: Living on a vessel can sometimes challenge people with varying levels of expertise, jobs descriptions and personalities. It is important to place the right personality onboard a Geo-Survey vessel.
We take pride in the fact that we personally interview and “vet” the people as new hires as Fisheries Liaisons and Observers.
The 2021 summer survey season is right around the corner and we have a network of experienced semi retired commercial fishermen ready to go to work.
CALL TODAY for a confidential conversation and discover how we can help.
Vessels – CLICK HERE
We have access to many different types of vessels that can provide services to the wind farms
Security Vessels: can be placed into service immediately and we can access our network of boat owners for total coast locations for a specific vessel that might be needed.
Dignitary Type Vessels: From time to time politicians, business executives and international dignitary’s may want to visit the Wind Farms and we have access to multiple “High-End” Coast Guard Inspected vessels, that can pick up and deliver such individuals, wherever is needed. This includes any special accommodations for events that may also be necessary.
Fast Crew Boats & Supply Vessels: We have access to vessels who can expeditiously run supplies to and from construction sites, supply oil, fuel, water and food to survey and construction vessels. This includes performing crew changes to keep the boats working without downtime.
Commercial Vessels: Ideal for Fisheries Research, Sub-sea testing and Bollard Pull. We have numerous contacts within the fishing community and can bring in commercial fishing boats for various projects in area where licensure and coast guard inspections are not needed.
Efficiency Consulting: All of our board members, advisors and owners have many years of experience in the Maine field. Fishing, Ferries, Oil Supply, Logistics, Management, Political Influence and more. Combined, our experience can deliver unique insight and skills that can be tapped into for increased efficiency, cutting costs and enhanced relationships within the fishing community.
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The owners and administrators are well known and respected fishermen and water-men in the North East. More information on our About Us Page.