Rebates Available for Training in Vessel Stability, First Aid / CPR, Shipboard Fire Fighting, & Drill Instructor Certification This ongoing program started August 1 1995.

What is the program? The Seattle Fishermen's Memorial believes that a significant number of lives can be saved if more fishermen are trained in understanding vessel stability, shipboard fire fighting, first aid / CPR, and drill instructor certification. In addition, Seattle Fishermen’s Memorial supports the concept of Onboard training and vessel emergency team training. As part of its commitment to promote safer vessels, the Memorial Board is making funds available to Washington-based commercial fishing vessel owners and their crew members, and fishermen who are Washington residents.

How does this funding work? The Memorial will rebate 50% of the cost of the course up to a $500 maximum rebate amount per course.

Vessel Drills and Crew Training? For qualifying Commercial Fishing Vessels, Seattle Fishermen’s Memorial will also rebate 50% up to $1000.00 per vessel, per year, for crew emergency training either onboard by a third party instructor or at a qualified training facility. Examples would include having a professional trainer conduct drill evolutions onboard your vessel or taking your crew to a day of fire fighting refresher training.

Who is eligible? This program is available to all Washington residents and Washington vessels (limit of six persons per vessel).

How do you apply for funding? When you sign up for an approved course, the training facility will make the application for you and you will be credited when you pay for the course. Funds are limited and will be assigned on a first-come basis, so don't delay.

Which training facilities are approved? First, this program is limited to Washington-based training facilities that offer USCG approved courses. As of this date, the following facilities are participating in the rebate program:

Drill Instructor Courses
NPFVOA Vessel Safety (206) 285-3383
Washington Sea Grant Program (206) 543-1225

Fire Fighting Courses
Fremont Maritime (1 day) (206) 782-4308 (888) STAY-LOW
NPFVOA Vessel Safety (206) 285-3383

First Aid / CPR Courses
Fremont Maritime (206) 782-4308 (888) STAY-LOW
NPFVOA Vessel Safety (206) 285-3383
Washington Sea Grant Program (206) 543-1225

Stability Courses
NPFVOA Vessel Safety (206) 285-3383

Pacific Maritime Institute
Toll-Free: (888) 893 7829
Local: (206) 441 2880
Website: www.mates.org

Survival Courses - STCW Basic Safety Training
Fremont Maritime (206) 782-4308 (888) STAY-LOW
NPFVOA Vessel Safety (206) 285-3383

Pacific Maritime Institute
Toll-Free: (888) 893 7829
Local: (206) 441 2880
Website: www.mates.org

Advanced Med Courses
Fremont Maritime (206) 782-4308 (888) STAY-LOW
NPFVOA Vessel Safety (206) 285-3383

Pacific Maritime Institute
Toll-Free: (888) 893 7829
Local: (206) 441 2880
Website: www.mates.org

Pacific Maritime Institute
Toll-Free: (888) 893 7829 Local: (206) 441 2880
Website: www.mates.org

Questions about the program?
Please contact Alan Davis or Katie Knifong further details.