Training commercial fishing crews in safety and firefighting techniques
Official title: MITAGS SAFETY & FIRE TRAINING FOR COMMERCIAL FISHING FLEET
Funded at Masters, Mates and Pilots Maritime Advancement, Training, Education and Safety Program D/b/a Mitags/mcc · NIH-10774073 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about making commercial fishing safer in the Pacific Northwest by offering training courses approved by the US Coast Guard, where fishermen can learn important skills like firefighting and medical response while working together as a team.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Masters, Mates and Pilots Maritime Advancement, Training, Education and Safety Program D/b/a Mitags/mcc NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Linthicum Heights, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $729,000 |
| NIH project number | 1T03OH012663-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10774073 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this training are crew members and operators of commercial fishing vessels in the Pacific Northwest.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals not involved in the commercial fishing industry or those outside the Pacific Northwest may not benefit from this training.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the safety of the Pacific Northwest commercial fishing fleet by providing US Coast Guard approved training courses. The training includes essential skills such as firefighting, basic safety protocols, medical response, and advanced firefighting techniques. Participants will learn in a team environment and will be encouraged to apply the lessons learned back to their respective fleets. The goal is to improve overall safety standards and preparedness among commercial fishing crews.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce accidents and improve emergency response in the commercial fishing industry.
How similar studies have gone: While specific studies on commercial fishing safety training may be limited, similar training programs in other high-risk industries have shown significant improvements in safety outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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Masters, Mates and Pilots Maritime Advancement, Training, Education and Safety Program D/b/a Mitags/mcc
Linthicum Heights, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hopkins, Emily — Masters, Mates and Pilots Maritime Advancement, Training, Education and Safety Program D/b/a Mitags/mcc
- Study coordinator: Hopkins, Emily
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.