NPFVOA Vessel Safety Training Classes

NPFVOA Vessel Safety Program offers 12 Coast Guard-approved hands-on safety training classes for mariners of all kinds, including commercial fishing, small passenger, workboat, and research vessel crews.

Most NPFVOA classes are held in the classroom at Fisherman's Terminal in Seattle or onboard vessels. However, locations are flexible, and past classes have been held throughout Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, and Washington.

Sea Service credit is available for most NPFVOA courses. Each course is 8 hours in length unless otherwise indicated.

Fishermen and vessels based in Washington are eligible for a 50% tuition rebate for any of the Core Training Classes from the Seattle Fishermen's Memorial.

If you have a large group, but the posted dates won't work for your schedule, contact us to schedule alternate dates.

All NPFVOA classes need a minimum number of participants (generally six) which causes some of the dates to change in order to meet the minimum. For more information, contact Rebecca Hanratty.

Core Training Class Series

Damage Control Techniques & Vessel Stability

$125 members | $150 non-members | Course description | Class Schedule

Emergency Drill Instructors' Workshop

$100 members | $125 non-members | Course description | Class Schedule

Fire Prevention & Control (2 days)

$400 members | $450 non-members | Course description | Class Schedule

Medical Emergencies at Sea

$100 members | $125 non-members | Course description | Class Schedule

Onboard Emergency Drill Orientation

Cost varies | Course description | Class Schedule

Safety Equipment & Survival Procedures

$175 members | $200 non-members | Course description | Class Schedule

STCW Basic Safety Training (5 days)

$850 members | $975 non-members

Course description | Class Schedule

STCW Medical First Aid Provider (4 days)

$985 members | $1100 non-members | Course description | Class Schedule

Specialty Safety Training Classes

Call or email for dates; these classes are typically scheduled on an as-needed basis.

Marine Weather Workshop (2 days)

$150 members | $200 non-members | Course description

Navigation: Collision Avoidance

$100 members | $125 non-members | Course description

OSHA Compliance Review

$150 members | $175 non-members | Course description

Crane Operations & Maintenance

$150 members | $175 non-members | Course description

Custom Safety Training Classes

NPFVOA offers customized safety training classes for mariners of any stripe and employees in shoreside seafood processing plants. Classes are regularly held in Seattle, but can be taught out of state for an additional cost. Contact us to discuss customizing a class for you.