Below are safety training courses, opportunities, and resources for commercial fishermen and aquaculturists. As new courses, opportunities, or resources become available, we will strive to publish them here. See also our partner organizations listed under Feature Links.
Scheduled Courses
- Safety and Survival Training - Fishing Partnership Support Services
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May 18, 2026 - 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
141 Water Street, Eastport
Register for Eastport Safety and Survival Training
May 21, 2026 - 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
184 Clark Point Road, Southwest Harbor
- Drill Conductor Training
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May 14, 2026 - 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM - McMillan Offshore Survival Training, Maine Aquaculture Innovation Center, Washington County Community College
Milbridge Fire House, 18 School Street, Milbridge
Register for the May 14 Drill Conductor Course - For more information Email jmcmillan@mcmillanoffshore.com or call (207) 233-0782
Lunch is provided and students are asked to bring their survival suit. One can be provided if needed.
May 18-19, 2026 - 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM - Fishing Partnership Support Services
141 Water Street, Eastport
(NOTE: To take this course and receive your certification, you must also have taken the Safety and Survival Training listed above)
Register for Eastport Drill Conductor Certification
May 21-22, 2026 - 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM - Fishing Partnership Support Services
184 Clark Point Road, Southwest Harbor
(NOTE: To take this course and receive your certification, you must also have taken the Safety and Survival Training listed above)
Register for Southwest Harbor Drill Conductor Certification
May 21, 2026 - 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM - McMillan Offshore Survival Training, Maine Aquaculture Innovation Center, Washington County Community College
73 Misty Harbor Drive, Winter Harbor
Register for the May 14 Drill Conductor Course - For more information Email jmcmillan@mcmillanoffshore.com or call (207) 233-0782
Lunch is provided and students are asked to bring their survival suit. One can be provided if needed.
June 23, 2026 - 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM - McMillan Offshore Survival Training
Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries. 13 Atlantic Road, Stonington
Register for the May 14 Drill Conductor Course - For more information Email jmcmillan@mcmillanoffshore.com or call (207) 233-0782
Lunch is provided and students are asked to bring their survival suit. One can be provided if needed.
July 7, 2026 - 8:00 AM - McMillan Offshore Survival Training
Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries. 13 Atlantic Road, Stonington
Register for the May 14 Drill Conductor Course - For more information Email jmcmillan@mcmillanoffshore.com or call (207) 233-0782
Lunch is provided and students are asked to bring their survival suit. One can be provided if needed.
Other Training Opportunities and Resources
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.
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
This 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.
Comprehensive First Aid and CPR Training
Midcoast First Aid
Provides comprehensive basic first aid and CPR training all over the state of Maine
Date, time, and location TBD
Aging, Injury, and Chronic Illness Support
Fishability
FishAbility supports fishermen, lobstermen, oyster farmers, people working in aquaculture, and family members of fishing businesses who experience barriers to employment such as aging, injury, or chronic illness.