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.

McMillan Drill Conductor Training

McMillan Drill Conductor Course

May 27, 2025, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries, 13 Atlantic Avenue in Stonington

Attendance is encouraged for apprentices and student license holders. Must be at least 15 years old to participate. Lunch and snacks provided Instruction provided by John McMillan

Funding provided by National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health & the Centers for Disease Control

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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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