Below are safety training opportunities and resources shared in partnership with Green & White Hope, Inc. As new opportunities or resources become available, we will strive to publish them here. For the updated information on training opportunities, visit Green & White Hope, Inc.
Safety & Survival and Drill Conductor Trainings
Fishing Partnership Support Services
FREE 2-day AMSEA Drill Conductor Certifications
May 01, 2025, 8:00 AM – May 02, 2025, 4:00 PM
- USCG Station, 9 Bridge St, Jonesport
May 05, 2025, 7:30 AM – May 06, 2025, 3:30 PM
- USCG Station, 184 Clark Point Rd, Southwest Harbor
USCG F/V Drill Conductor Training
McMillan Offshore Survival Training
Date, time, and location TBD
To help commercial fishermen meet the Federal requirement 46CFR 270 (c) , McMillan Offshore Survival Training is offering a 1 day USCG approved fishing vessel drill conductor course. Upon completion , participants will be nationally certified to conduct the required monthly on board emergency drills
First Aid Training
McMillan Offshore Survival Training
Date, time, and location TBD
This course is designed to provide essential first aid skills which will enable a person to react effectively to a medical emergency.
Crew Boat Safety/Survival Training
McMillan Offshore Survival Training
Date, time, and location TBD
This 1-day course is designed to provide crew boat personnel with the knowledge to respond effectively to an on-board vessel emergency.
Customized Water Survival Training
McMillan Offshore Survival Training
Date, time, and location TBD
This customized Water Survival course provides companies and organizations the ability to develop a specific course to target company training requirements.
Crew Boat Safety/Survival Training
McMillan Offshore Survival Training
Date, time, and location TBD
This 1-day course is designed to provide crew boat personnel with the knowledge to respond effectively to an on-board vessel emergency.
Survival Gear Loan Program
Maine Coast Fishermen's Association
The Maine Coast Fishermen's Association has life rafts and survival suits available to loan
PFD's for Fishermen
Northeast Center for Occupational Health and Safety
Lifejackets are provided at a discounted cost to fishermen who attend a safety or first aid/CPR training or meet with FPSS staff.
Basic Swimming Skills
McMillan Offshore Survival Training
Date, time, and location TBD
This program is designed to provide the non-swimmer with a higher level of aquatic confidence. It will familiarize participants with body principles applied to swimming.
Portable Fire Extinguisher Training
McMillan Offshore Survival Training
Date, time, and location TBD
his course is designed to meet the OSHA training standards for companies/organizations/universities that are required to provide Portable Fire Extinguisher training to their employees.