Project SEAMIST: Maritime safety training to protect workers and responders
Official title: Project SEAMIST
Funded at Nova Southeastern University · NIH-11385007 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A national program helps maritime workers and first responders get trained to stay safe when handling hazardous materials and during disasters.
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) | $906,137 |
| NIH project number | 5U45ES019350-17 |
| Project ID | NIH-11385007 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not applicable to a specific patient group; benefits workers in the maritime industry and related responders.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals not involved in maritime or port-related hazardous material handling or disaster response.
What this research studies
This grant builds on decades of maritime safety training to expand and improve hazard communication, protective practices, and emergency response for workers who move and manage dangerous cargos by ship and port. It supports cooperative training efforts across the United States to reduce injuries and fatalities among mariners, port staff, and first responders. Through expanded courses and outreach, participants gain practical skills for safe handling of hazardous materials, disaster readiness, and incident response in real-world port environments.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could lower injury and fatality risks for maritime workers and improve community resilience during emergencies.
How similar studies have gone: Previous training programs have reached tens of thousands of participants and shown improvements in safety awareness and preparedness.
Where this research is happening
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Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale-Davie, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cohen, Darren — Nova Southeastern University
- Study coordinator: Cohen, Darren
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.