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Fishing Vessel Drill Conductor Course
Date:
March 7-8, 2024
Hours:
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Location:
Address:
McCausland Hall at the Westport Maritime Museum
Cost:
$ 62.50
Instructor:
Robert Maw
Registration:
AMSEA is conducting a Fishing Vessel Drill Conductor class in Westport, Washington. This course is offered at reduced cost to commercial fishermen thanks to support form NIOSH, the U.S. Coast Guard, Washington Sea Grant, Seattle Fishermen's Memorial Fund, 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
In-the-Water Skills Practice
This course meets the US Coast Guard training requirements for drill conductors on commercial fishing vessels, 46 CFR 28.270(c).