Improving safety training for commercial fishermen on the West Coast
Official title: Commercial Fishing Safety Training in West Coast
Funded at Alaska Marine Safety Education Assn · NIH-10553572 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making fishing safer for commercial fishermen in California, Oregon, and Washington by offering training and new safety gear, like life jackets, to help prevent injuries and keep everyone safe on the water.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Alaska Marine Safety Education Assn NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Sitka, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2022 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2022 |
| Award (this year) | $611,123 |
| NIH project number | 2T03OH012083-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10553572 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are commercial fishermen and instructors working in the fishing industry along the West Coast.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in commercial fishing or marine occupations may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This project aims to enhance safety for commercial fishermen in California, Oregon, and Washington by providing comprehensive training programs. It focuses on educating fishermen and instructors about marine safety, utilizing new training equipment and resources. The initiative includes the distribution of Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) to address the highest risks associated with fishing. By training a significant number of fishermen and instructors, the project seeks to reduce work-related injuries and fatalities in this hazardous occupation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce injuries and fatalities among commercial fishermen, improving their overall safety and well-being.
How similar studies have gone: Previous initiatives aimed at improving safety training in high-risk occupations have shown positive outcomes, suggesting that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
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Alaska Marine Safety Education Assn
Sitka, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dzugan, Jerry — Alaska Marine Safety Education Assn
- Study coordinator: Dzugan, Jerry
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.