Hazardous Materials Training for Maritime Workers
Official title: Project SEAMIST
Funded at Nova Southeastern University · NIH-11385009 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A program to improve how maritime workers recognize and safely handle hazardous materials to prevent accidents and protect people and the environment.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Nova Southeastern University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Fort Lauderdale-Davie, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | August 17, 2010 |
| Project end | May 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $570,493 |
| NIH project number | 5U45ES019350-17 |
| Project ID | NIH-11385009 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are adults (18+) employed in or around the maritime industry with routine exposure to hazardous materials.
✕Less likely to help
Workers in unrelated fields or those without hazardous-material exposure may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
This project targets adults working in U.S. maritime transport who may encounter hazardous materials. It develops and delivers practical training to recognize dangerous materials, understand their risks, and apply safe handling and response procedures. The approach includes learner-friendly modules, simulations, and assessments designed to fit real-world port and ship environments. By equipping workers with better knowledge and skills, the program aims to reduce spills, injuries, and disruptions in coastal and inland waterways.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the training could lower exposure risks and prevent accidents, protecting workers and nearby communities.
How similar studies have gone: Previous training efforts show promise when materials are context-specific and hands-on, but comprehensive maritime-specific programs are still being developed.
Where this research is happening
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Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale-Davie, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Davis, Kelley Lynne — Nova Southeastern University
- Study coordinator: Davis, Kelley Lynne
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.