Commercial Fishing Safety Training and Resources

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

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  • 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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Survival Gear Loan Program 

Maine Coast Fishermen's Association

The Maine Coast Fishermen's Association has life rafts and survival suits available to loan

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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.

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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.

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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.

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