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Fishing Vessel Drill Conductor Coruse

Date:

January 15, 2024

Hours:

7:30 AM to 5:30 PM

Location:

Address:

Ocean Pines Library

Cost:

$ 95 to commercial fisherman, $ 225 to non-commercial fisherman

Instructor:

John O'Leary

Registration:


AMSEA is conducting a Fishing Vessel Drill Conductor class in Ocean Pines, Maryland. This course is offered at reduced cost to commercial fishermen thanks to support form 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

  • 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).

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