Improving safety for commercial fishermen in Northeast waters
Official title: Are you REDDE? Expanding a Mobile Vessel Safety and Training Service for Northeast Fishermen
Funded at Redde, LLC · NIH-10915890 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about keeping commercial fishermen safe by making sure their safety gear is in good shape and teaching them how to handle emergencies, with a special boat to help reach those who need it most.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Redde, LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Deer Isle, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $299,811 |
| NIH project number | 1T03OH012659-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10915890 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are commercial fishermen operating in the Northeast region who rely on safety equipment for their livelihoods.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who may not benefit from this research include recreational fishermen or those not engaged in commercial fishing activities.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing safety for commercial fishermen by providing a mobile service that ensures their safety equipment is properly maintained and replaced as needed. REDDE Marine, a safety equipment and training company, will conduct vessel audits and offer specialized training to fishermen, helping them to be prepared for emergencies at sea. The project aims to build a safety skiff to reach remote communities and provide ongoing support to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the risk of accidents and fatalities among commercial fishermen by ensuring they have reliable safety equipment and training.
How similar studies have gone: While the approach of mobile safety services is innovative, similar initiatives in other high-risk industries have shown success in improving safety outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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Redde, LLC
Deer Isle, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Shepard, Patrick — Redde, LLC
- Study coordinator: Shepard, Patrick
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.