April 8, 2015 — The following was released by the Port of New Bedford:
The Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) will hold a workshop to assist fishing crew members, lumpers and/or longshoremen fill out applications for Groundfish Disaster Economic Assistance. Applications are also available online at the DMF website, www.mass.gov/marinefisheries. Click the “Groundfish Disaster Economic Assistance Program” link. The deadline for applications is April 24, 2015.
WORKSHOP: Friday, April 17th, 11AM – 2PM
Quest Center, 1213 Purchase Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
If you have questions or need additional assistance, please contact Samantha Andrews, DMF Program Coordinator, at 617-626-1564 or by e-mail at Samantha.n.andrews@state.ma.us
View the crew member application for assistance here
View the Portuguese version of the application here
View the list of vessels qualified to recieve assistance here