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Fishing Vessel Stability
Date:
October 13, 2022
Hours:
7:45 AM to 1:00 PM
Location:
McCausland Hall
Address:
Cost:
Free to Commercial Fishermen
Instructor:
Mike Rudolph
Registration:
Email FVSPortland@uscg.mil
AMSEA is conducting a Fishing Vessel Stability class in Westport, Washington. The class will cover these topics:
Basic Terminology of Stability
Owner Responsibilities & Requirements
What are Stability, Buoyancy, and Gravity?
Vessel Stability: How Does it Work?
Stability Risks
Seamanship
Risk Factors for Different Fisheries and Operations
How to Calculate, Evaluate, and Display Your Vessel’s Stability
How Stability Guidance is Created
This class is U.S. Coast Guard-accepted. The Coast Guard recommends stability training for commercial fishermen. Please bring a photo ID and a copy of the vessel's stability book (if available).