NPFVOA is a non-profit organization with a membership composed of approximately 200 vessels, support businesses and individuals totally dedicated to safety education and training for the commercial fishing industry and other mariners. NPFVOA regularly provides information to its members on subjects such as:
- USCG requirements
- OSHA compliance and standards
- International Safety Standards
- MARPOL/OPA-90 compliance
- Current compliance issues
- Drug regulations
Benefits of Membership
- Discounted tuition for the USCG-approved safety training classes offered by NPFVOA
- Database of crew training histories
- Direct Mail/Broadcast emails on safety-related issues of special interest
- Special discounts on safety training materials
- Informative seminars & workshop with leading experts on current issues
- A safe forum to share opinions and ideas with members of the USCG, OSHA, and the USCG National Commercial Fishing Safety Advisory Committee
- Priority in our Fundraising Golf Tournaments – a great way to network with a broad spectrum of industry members
Most of all, your membership helps the Vessel Safety Program continue to expand its hands-on training programs, educational materials and ongoing safety enhancement efforts.