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AMSEA: A National Commercial Fishing Vessel Safety Program
One of the things that surprises many people about AMSEA’s training, is that although our offices are in the port of Sitka, Alaska, our...
Sep 14, 20182 min read
Cold-Water Safety Training Helps Alaska Teen Survive
We received that happiest email message the other day. Hello. Our family would like to thank you for the cold water safety training your...
Aug 22, 20182 min read
LED Lights May Interfere with Reception on Marine VHF Radios & AIS Receivers
The U.S. Coast Guard is alerting mariners to the potential for LED lights to interfere with the reception of marine VHF radios and AIS...
Aug 16, 20181 min read
New Edition of U.S. Coast Pilot Now Available
Posted by LT Amy Midgett, Thursday, July 26, 2018 ​ The first edition of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s U.S. Coast...
Jul 31, 20181 min read
How to Increase Your Chances of Surviving a Vessel Sinking
Earlier this year, researchers in the NIOSH Commercial Fishing Safety Program published a study of factors associated with fishing crews...
Jul 25, 20182 min read
I Reached Over and Hit the E-Stop
Commercial fishing boat captain, Pat Glaab, installed an emergency stop (E-stop) button on the deck winch of his salmon seiner, F/V...
Jul 17, 20181 min read