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Fishing Vessel Drill Conductor
Date:
May 24-25, 2023
Hours:
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location:
Kodiak Seafood and Marine Science Center
Address:
Cost:
FREE to Kodiak Commercial Fishing Fleet, $225 for all others
Instructor:
Julie Matweyou
Registration:
Register online or call (907) 747-3287
AMSEA and Alaska Sea Grant are conducting a Fishing Vessel Drill Conductor class in Kodiak, Alaska. This course is offered for FREE to the Kodiak commercial fishing fleet thanks to support from Kodiak Island Borough scholarships, Alaska DCCED, NIOSH, the U.S. Coast Guard, and AMSEA members. Participants may qualify for a refund of up to $95 off the purchase price of their next personal floatation device.
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
In-the-Water Skill Practice
This course meets the US Coast Guard training requirements for drill conductors on commercial fishing vessels, 46 CFR 28.270(c).