Westport, Washington
Fishing Vessel Drill Conductor
Date:
November 10, 2020
Hours:
8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Cost:
$50.00 for commercial fishermen
Instructor:
Joe Peterson
Registration:
Call or email Sarah Fisken at 360-710-8989 or sfisken@uw.edu
Washington Sea Grant and AMSEA are conducting a Fishing Vessel Drill Conductor class in Westport, Washington. This course is offered at reduced cost to commercial fishermen thanks to support from NIOSH, the U.S. Coast Guard, and AMSEA members. Students should bring an immersion suit, a change of clothes, snacks, a pen, and a photo ID.
The class will cover these topics:
EPIRBs, Signal Flares, and MAYDAY Calls
Man Overboard Recovery
Firefighting
Flooding & Damage Control
Dewatering Pumps
Immersion Suits and PFDs
Abandon Ship Procedures
Helicopter Rescue
Life Rafts
Cold-Water Survival Skills
Emergency Procedures Drills
In-the-Water Skills Practice Session
This course meets the US Coast Guard training requirements for drill conductors on commercial fishing vessels, 46 CFR 28.270(c).
Get the training you need to survive emergencies at sea!
Location:
Westport Inn