Training for commercial fishermen to improve safety at sea
Official title: Commercial Fishing Safety Training
Funded at Alaska Marine Safety Education Assn · NIH-10863805 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping commercial fishermen stay safe on the job by providing hands-on training for emergencies like falling overboard or dealing with fires, especially in rural Alaska where it's harder to get this kind of help.
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 | July 1, 2021 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $99,352 |
| NIH project number | 5T03OH008631-20 |
| Project ID | NIH-10863805 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this training are commercial fishermen working in Alaska, particularly those operating in remote or rural ports.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in commercial fishing or who work in other industries may not benefit from this training.
What this research studies
This project focuses on providing essential safety training for commercial fishermen to prevent accidents such as falls overboard and vessel loss. The training includes monthly emergency drills mandated by the Coast Guard, which cover critical emergency responses to situations like flooding, fire, and abandoning ship. By training local instructors in fishing ports, the program aims to make safety training more accessible to fishermen, especially in rural areas of Alaska. The initiative builds on years of experience and partnerships to ensure that fishermen receive hands-on, performance-based training tailored to their specific needs.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce fatalities and injuries among commercial fishermen by enhancing their emergency preparedness.
How similar studies have gone: Previous initiatives in safety training for high-risk occupations have shown success in reducing workplace accidents and fatalities, indicating a strong potential for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Alaska Marine Safety Education Assn
Sitka, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cyr, Leann Fay — Alaska Marine Safety Education Assn
- Study coordinator: Cyr, Leann Fay
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.