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We only partner with companies that share our values, benefiting commercial fishing people and communities. Here’s a list of companies we recommend and why:

Personal Flotation Devices and Safety Gear – Kent Safety Products

Here’s a hard truth – Did you know? 8 out of 10 fishermen lost at sea weren’t wearing a PFD. It’s time to change that.

At Kent Safety Products, they make life-saving gear designed for real fishermen. No bulk, no hassle—just protection that works when you need it most. They also have the most Coast Guard-approved PFDs on the market. So, whether you’re fishing in hot or cold environments, a fisherman can find one to fit their needs. 

And, Partners, let’s just pause for a moment and think about how much it would ease stress to know your fisherman is protected each time they go to sea. It’s a lovely thought, right? 

As a side note, we only partner with companies that have heart – those who genuinely want the best for our fishing communities and have high-quality products. That’s why I am proud to have Kent Safety Products as a sponsor! Visit KentSafetyProducts.com and find the right PFDs for you and your fisherman.

Learn more at KentSafetyProducts.com. 

Personal Injury Attorney – Michael Flynn

Safety is one of our biggest concerns as Partners of Commercial Fishermen. If you or someone you know has been injured while working in the fishing industry, you don’t have to navigate it alone.

Do you know your rights and what happens after an injury?
Would you like proactive legal education before issues arise?
Need expert guidance before making decisions that could impact your case?

Attorney Michael Flynn has been fighting for injured fishermen for decades. We only partner with sponsors who genuinely care about commercial fishing families, which is why I’m proud to introduce Michael as a sponsor of the POCF community.

Contact him directly today for a consultation: 

Phone: 617-773-5500

Email: mflynn@flynnwirkus.com

Website: flynnwirkus.com.

Foul Weather Gear: Guy Cotten

Guy Cotten began fifty years ago with the founder walking docks to get fishermen’s feedback on gear challenges and suggestions for improvement. Based in France, with an ethical work environment at all levels of the vertically integrated company and working with suppliers who do the same, the USA subsidiary Guy Cotten USA carries that same passion for our people. Here’s how:

One of the USA executives wanted to connect to help kids of fishing families pay for school, and for Partners of Commercial Fishermen to find support. Let me tell you that not all companies care like this. Guy Cotten is a company that gives back to our people by putting its money where its mouth is. The Guy Cotten Scholarship was founded in 2024 with the Partners of Commercial Fishermen community, giving $500 scholarships to four students and one-year memberships to the POCF Private Forum to four POCFs. (POCFs also receive access to the private group chat, a one-year access to private podcasts (launching 2025), a one-year access to the private newsletter (launching 2025), 1 POCF Survival Guide, and 1 POCF Pride T-shirt.) I am so proud to partner with Guy Cotten for this reason.

Next time your fisherman needs gear, choose the company that cares about the quality of gear, the work environments of their employees, the safety of our fishermen, and supports our amazing fishing communities! Thank you, Guy Cotten!

Learn more about Guy Cotten here. 

Fishing Boots: TAHMA’s Grip Tech Boots

TAHMA boots are the only fishing boots we recommend, and here’s why: I came across TAHMA boots while walking out of the Pacific Marine Expo last year. I didn’t have plans to stop; I was tired after three long days of PME (IYKYK). Yet, I was curious about a new boot on the market. They didn’t have a huge gimmick to draw people in like the other booths, but rather stacks of boxes to try on and purchase on sight. What could they offer that other famous brands did not? Turns out, a lot!

1. They are the ONLY boot on the market that passes military testing: glycerine on steal. (They don’t call them “GripTec” for nothing.) As a partner of a commercial fisherman, my top concern is safety, and if this means my fisherman has a better chance at safety on the water, I’m all in. 
2. TAHMA lasts longer than others we’ve tried, and we’ve tried them all. Ex: Our deckhand busted a new pair of (insert popular brand) two weeks into crabbing in Oregon. We immediately sent him a pair of TAHMA’s, and he hasn’t looked back. 
3. Instead of tossing out worn-down boots every season, TAHMAs stand strong, ready to roll again and again. Their price point is similar to others, plus you get peace of mind that your fisherman is wearing the safest footwear on the market.  
4. Fishermen from all fisheries have tested the boots on every slimy and slippery deck, with rave reviews, and TAHMA has testimonials to prove it. 
5. TAHMA doesn’t just talk about “wanting to be” the best boots for fishermen; they truly are. 

I’m proud to say that TAHMA GripTec boots are the *only* boots the Partners of Commercial Fishermen community recommends because they are the only company that tests for the highest standards of safety and comfort. We love TAHMA Boots!

Learn more about Tahma Boots here.

Women in Fisheries – United Kingdom

Our Partners of Commercial Fishermen community span globally, and one of my favorite partnerships is with UK Women in Fisheries! No matter where we live, our experiences as POCFs are the ties that bind us. Here’s a brief of what they do: 

“UK Women in Fisheries is a network for all women who work in UK fishing, be you vessel owners, fleet managers, fishermen, fishmongers, processors, fishing conservationists, charity workers, trainers, or workers elsewhere in the fishing industry.

Research shows that women’s roles in fisheries are vital, from net to plate (Gustavsson, 2020), and UK Women in Fisheries is here to recognise the work that we do, and support it.”

Learn more about UK Women in Fisheries here.

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