Fishing Vessel Stability

Date:

March 17, 2023

Hours:

8 AM to 3 PM

Location:

NSRAA Building

Address:

1308 Sawmill Creek Road, Sitka, AK 99835

Cost:

$100 to commercial fishermen, $175 to all others.

Instructor:

Jerry Dzugan

Registration:

AMSEA is conducting a Fishing Vessel Stability class in Sitka, AK. 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).