NPFVOA Vessel Safety Training Classes
NPFVOA Vessel Safety Program offers 13 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 Fishermen's Terminal in Seattle or onboard vessels. However, locations are flexible, and past classes have been held throughout Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, and Washington.
Each course is 8 hours in length unless otherwise indicated.
Fishermen and fishing 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
Able Seaman Unlimited (54-hour)
$850 | Course description | Class Schedule
Emergency Drill Instructor Workshop
$100 members | $125 non-members | Course description | Class Schedule
Emergency Drill Instructor Workshop for Small Vessels
$125 members | $150 non-members | Course description | Class Schedule
Fire Prevention & Control (2 days)
$485 members | $510 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
Shipboard Damage Control Training
$235 members | $250 non-members | Course description | Class Schedule
Shipboard Watertight Door & Hatch Training
$180 members | $200 non-members | Course description | Class Schedule
STCW Basic Safety Training (5 days)
$950 members | $1050 non-members | Course description | Class Schedule
STCW Basic Safety Training Refresher (3 days)
$600 members | $650 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
$125 members | $175 non-members | Course description
Navigation: Collision Avoidance
$125 members | $150 non-members | Course description
OSHA Compliance Review
$150 members | $175 non-members | Course description
Crane Operations & Maintenance
$150 members | $175 non-members | Course description
24-Hour HAZWOPER Hazardous Materials Technician
$375 members | $400 non-members | Course description
8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher
$150 members | $175 non-members | Course description
Fishing Vessel Stability
$125 members | $150 non-members | Course description
Specimen Collection Certification
$100 members | $125 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.