AMSEA Blog

Water shapes life in Alaska, often in ways few places outside of Alaska can understand. This is especially true in rural communities such as Thorne Bay and Naukati. For example, many students boat to school or enjoy recreating on the water daily. Alaska has the highest recreational boating fatality rate in the country, with 62.8 deaths per 100,000 registered vessels, which is more than ten times the national average. Last year, 23 people lost their lives on Alaska's waters, o

We’re excited to be heading back to Seattle for Pacific Marine Expo 2025. This event is a highlight of our year, connecting with partners from across the coast. You can find us November 20 to 22 at the Lumen Field Event Center, Booth #4314 right across from the Main Stage in the Alaska Room. Stop by our booth to learn about upcoming training opportunities, and talk about all things safety at sea. This year, AMSEA Executive Director Leann Cyr, PhD, will moderate a Main Stage p

By: Romi Manela This past spring, AMSEA resumed hands-on marine safety training in Southeast Alaska’s rural schools after a COVID hiatus....

AMSEA is welcoming two new roles this fall, Rick Petersen, our new Director of Training and Suzanne Oriel, joining us for the year...

The U.S. Coast Guard’s 2024 Recreational Boating Statistics report was recently released. While it’s full of charts and numbers, it’s...

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS FOR THE COAST GUARD NATIONAL COMMERCIAL FISHING VESSEL SAFETY ADVISORY COMMITTEE - DEADLINE AUGUST 18, 2025 The...