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Feb 24, 2016
1 min

Marine Safety Updates - Winter 2016 Edition

The latest edition of Marine Safety Updates, AMSEA's newsletter is now available, hot off the (digital) press. In this edition, we're...

Feb 23, 2016
1 min

Update: USCG Survival Craft Rules for Commercial Fishing Vessels

The latest news from the U.S. Coast Guard regarding survival craft requirements for commercial fishing vessels is that CVC Policy Letter...

Feb 3, 2016
1 min

Become a Marine Safety Instructor!

Would you like to teach marine safety skills to commercial fishermen and other mariners? If you answered with an enthusiastic “yes”, then...

Feb 2, 2016
1 min

Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Maritime Industry

The Pacific Northwest OSHA Education Center will offer a course, Occupational Health and Safety Standards for the Maritime Industry,...

Jan 29, 2016
1 min

Marine Safety Instructor Training in Abbeville, Louisiana

AMSEA recently concluded a six-day Marine Safety Instructor Training (MSIT) in Abbeville, LA. Executive Director, Jerry Dzugan, and...

Jan 26, 2016
3 min

Global Navigation Satellite Systems – Trust, But Verify, and Report Disruptions Immediately

Do you know what equipment relies upon the U.S. Global Positioning System (GPS) signal? How would you respond if you lost the signal?...

Jan 12, 2016
1 min

Staff Changes at AMSEA

AMSEA bids a fond farewell to Amy Blair, our long time Finance Director. Amy is leaving AMSEA to spend time on personal pursuits. We will...

Jan 8, 2016
1 min

NIOSH Tests Deck Winch Modifications to Prevent Injuries on Shrimp Trawlers

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has partnered with shrimp fishermen in the Gulf of Mexico to test...

Dec 19, 2015
1 min

AMSEA Development Director Accepts Executive Director Position at BBRSDA

AMSEA Development Director, Becky Martello has accepted the position of Executive Director with the Bristol Bay Regional Seafood...

Dec 14, 2015
1 min

New AMSEA Membership Premium

AMSEA's 2016 Membership Campaign is underway...and since we're celebrating 30 years, we've got a special member thank you this year made...

Dec 9, 2015
1 min

Let AMSEA Help With Your Holiday Shopping!

Having trouble finding a gift for the mariners in your life? Visit the AMSEA online store and find a gift that will help your loved ones...

Nov 23, 2015
1 min

Seeing Freezing Spray and Icing on your Vessel? NOAA Wants to Hear from you!

Freezing spray is an important safety issue in coastal Canadian and United States waters. In an effort to improve freezing spray...

Oct 26, 2015
1 min

Upcoming MSIT Courses in Abbeville, LA & Seward, AK

The MSIT is a USCG-accepted, 6-day, intensive train-the-trainer course. This program is designed to train individuals to effectively...

Oct 20, 2015
1 min

Mandatory Docksides Began 10/15/15. Here's what you need to know.

From the USCG Marine Safety Information Bulletin Number: 12-15: Clarification of Mandatory Safety Exams for Commercial Fishing Vessels...

Oct 8, 2015
1 min

Recreational Boating Safety Classes in Southeast Alaska

AMSEA has had strong interest in recreational boating safety classes throughout Southeast Alaska this year. Since April, we have...

Sep 15, 2015
1 min

Hot off the Press: AMSEA's Summer Newsletter

AMSEA's summer edition of our newsletter, Marine Safety Update, is now available online. Click the newsletter or go to our Newsletters...

Sep 9, 2015
2 min

Drill Conductor Classes Ramping Up

We just finished up a drill conductor training in Sitka and wanted to share some photos from the class that illustrate a typical,...

Sep 2, 2015
1 min

Ocean Search & Rescue Training for Antarctica Crew

AMSEA Instructors, MIke Motti and Jerry Dzugan, had no one to train in Alaska this week because everyone in Alaska is out fishing or...

Aug 26, 2015
1 min

Mandatory Dockside Exams Start October 15, 2015

Mandatory Dockside Safety Examinations will be required for certain fishing vessels starting October 15, 2015. Read the attached letter...

Aug 25, 2015
1 min

Commercial Fishing Safety Advisory Council to Meet 9/15-16 in Seattle

The Commercial Fishing Safety Advisory Committee (CFSAC), sponsored by the U.S. Coast Guard, will meet on September 15 & 16, 2015 in...

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