Improving safety for commercial fishing vessels at sea
Commercial fishing vessel stability and primary prevention policy
This study is looking at ways to make fishing boats safer by figuring out how to keep them stable, which can help prevent accidents at sea and protect the people who work on them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Massachusetts Lowell NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lowell, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10915862 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the safety of commercial fishing vessels by addressing the issue of vessel instability, which has been linked to a significant number of casualties at sea. The project will analyze data from US Coast Guard incident reports and conduct interviews with key stakeholders to develop effective policies for routine stability assessments. By focusing on existing data and stakeholder insights, the research seeks to identify and overcome barriers to implementing these safety measures in the fishing industry. Ultimately, the goal is to create a strategy that improves vessel stability and reduces the risk of accidents.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are commercial fishermen and vessel operators who are directly affected by safety regulations and vessel stability issues.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in the commercial fishing industry or do not operate fishing vessels may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer working conditions for commercial fishermen and a reduction in vessel-related accidents.
How similar studies have performed: While this approach is based on existing safety recommendations, it aims to implement a novel strategy for primary prevention that has not been extensively tested in the context of commercial fishing vessel stability.
Where this research is happening
Lowell, United States
- University of Massachusetts Lowell — Lowell, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fulmer, Scott — University of Massachusetts Lowell
- Study coordinator: Fulmer, Scott
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 below.