Fishing Vessel Drill Conductor

Date:

May 6-7, 2023

Hours:

9:00 AM to 6:00 PM May 6th, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM May 7th

Location:

Address:

Kachemak Bay Campus, Kenai Peninsula College

533 E. Pioneer, Homer, AK 99603

Cost:

$125.00 (includes sales tax) for commercial fishermen, $225.00 (includes sales tax) for all others

Instructor:

Anna Borland-Ivy

Registration:

AMSEA is conducting a Fishing Vessel Drill Conductor class in Homer, Alaska. Participants qualify for a reimbursement of up to $95 off the purchase price of their next PFD. This course is offered at reduced cost to commercial fishermen thanks to support from Alaska DCCED, NIOSH, the U.S. Coast Guard, and AMSEA members. The class will cover these topics:

Cold-Water Survival Skills
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
Emergency Procedures Drills
Water Practicum

This course meets the US Coast Guard training requirements for drill conductors on commercial fishing vessels, 46 CFR 28.270(c).