In 2010, the Institute for Disaster and Emergency Preparedness (IDEP) at Nova Southeastern University received a $1.5 million grant from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS). This five-year grant funded Project SEAMIST (Southeast Area Maritime Industry Safety Training), an initiative to enhance occupational safety and health training for maritime workers.
Project SEAMIST brought together partners to provide specialized hazardous materials training to individuals in the maritime industry, including seafarers, oil rig workers, port personnel, and maritime law enforcement.
In 2015, IDEP secured continued NIEHS funding, expanding SEAMIST to include the Hazardous Material Maritime Industry Response Training Safety Initiative (HazMIRTSI). HazMIRTSI focuses on critical hazardous materials disaster response training, complementing existing SEAMIST offerings.
View the SEAMIST/HazMIRTSI Training Brochure
Training Courses
The Institute for Disaster and Emergency Preparedness offers specialized training for industry and hazardous materials workers facing maritime emergencies. Our courses equip you with the skills to respond effectively to both man-made and natural disasters at sea.
Course Registration
Courses are free and available in English and Spanish with online and and in-person training options.
Need a different date or location? Request custom training by emailing seamist@nova.edu or calling (954) 262-1638. Please be ready to provide us with:
- Name of your organization
- Address
- Contact information
- Preferred training Dates
- Estimated number of participants
Mission Statement
The mission of the Institute for Disaster and Emergency Preparedness is dedicated to local, state, and national education and training in the community and schools for all professionals, other health care workers, and executives provided in an interdisciplinary and collaborative fashion to:
- prevent, protect, respond, prepare for, and recover from hazardous events
- emphasize vulnerable, hard-to-reach, and disadvantaged populations
- serve as a resource center in all-hazards preparedness
- perform research related to all-hazards preparedness
Enhanced Disaster Preparedness and Response Through:
- Interprofessional All-Hazards Training: Equip professionals across sectors with the fundamental knowledge and skills for effective disaster preparedness and response at the community, national, and international levels.
- Targeted Support for Vulnerable Populations: Develop and deliver tailored training and technical assistance to address the unique needs of vulnerable and hard-to-reach communities.
- Advanced Graduate Education: Offer comprehensive graduate programs in disaster and emergency management, encompassing all phases of the disaster cycle: preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery.
Partnerships
We gratefully acknowledge the support of our Consortium Partners who make our projects successful:
- Lauderdale Marine Center/ Lauderdale Marine Instructors
- Metamedia Training International Inc.
- National Cargo Bureau
- RESOLVE Maritime Academy
- Tri-State Maritime Safety Association (TMSA)
- Universal Safety Training
Resources and Publications
Emergencies can strike unexpectedly. Proactive preparedness is crucial for the safety and well-being of you and your loved ones. This collection of resources empowers individuals and communities to build resilience and effectively respond to a range of disasters.
Contact Us
Nova Southeastern University
Institute for Disaster and Emergency Preparedness
3050 Ray Ferrero Jr Blvd.
Davie, FL 33314
seamist@nova.edu