SSNA SERVICE OFFERINGS

“The Co-op has saved us money on internal staffing by coordinating the vessels. Their well-trained fishermen consistently outperform traditional mariners in these scopes—precisely because they are active independent fishermen. They operate with the best reporting technology. We’ve continued to expand our relationship with SSNA going from Scout and Guard Vessel services, to outsourcing previously internal functions- gear loss claims management, Offshore Fishing Liaisons, project information distribution, and advocacy services.”
– Leading Offshore Wind Customer

COMMERCIAL FISHING OSW ADVISORY

Strategic, confidential guidance on all aspects of U.S. fisheries as they intersect with offshore wind development, especially critical during early BOEM permitting phases.

•  Briefs developers on regional gear types, seasons, and port dynamics

•  Advises on practical mitigation strategies

•  Strengthens COP language and community trust

PROJECT INFORMATION DISTRIBUTION

Hyper-local, trusted networks of over 150 fishermen and 22 vessels ensure that OSW messages reach fishing communities directly, and credibly.

•  Peer-to-peer outreach using real-time contact data

•  Dock walks, calls, and targeted briefings

•  Fulfills BOEM engagement requirements and minimizes resistance

PROJECT ADVOCACY

Fishermen motivated and empowered to represent OSW projects at hearings, briefings, and stakeholder forums.

•  Safety, technical, and stakeholder communication training

•  Messages sharing their truths in public testimony

•  Local Fishermen during COP and permit review phases

OFFSHORE FISHING LIAISON OFFICERS

Active fishermen embedded on research vessels to guide deconfliction and ensure safer, smoother transits.

•  Real-time comms with active gear owners

•  Live gear plotting and avoidance routing

•  Builds field-level trust and reduces strike risks

SCOUT VESSEL DEPLOYMENT

Experienced fishermen on certified vessels scout research routes, identify gear, and communicate with local fleets, preventing conflict before it happens.

•  Over 10,000 nautical miles scouted with zero gear strikes

•  Real-time rerouting support for survey operations

•  Proactive deconfliction at sea

GEAR CLAIMS MANAGEMENT

A fast, fair, and fisherman-trusted process for gear loss claims that resolves issues before they escalate.

•  Claim verification using AIS, logs, and interviews

•  Transparent communication with all parties

•  Speeds resolution, improves perception and reduces legal exposure

GUARD VESSEL DEPLOYMENT

During construction, SSNA-deployed vessels enforce safety zones and provide frontline engagement with local mariners.

•  Protects construction zones and unburried cable
•  Peer-to-peer safety communications
•  Maintains uptime and protects assets
•  Reporting

PSV VESSELS CREWED BY FISHERMEN (2026)

Purpose-built vessels for OSW operations that are manned by trained commercial fishermen.

•  Expands SSNA’s mission-aligned service offerings

•  Increases developer flexibility

•  Extends the value that commercial fishermen can provide to offshore wind projects

•  Builds a modern, resilient blue economy workforce