Fishing Vessel Drill Conductor Course

Date:

February 27, 2026

Hours:

8:00am - 6:00pm

Location:

Makah Marina Conference Room

Address:

Makah Marina Conference Room 100 Resort Dr. Neah Bay, WA 98357
United States

Cost:

FREE for commercial fishermen

Instructor:

Joe Petersen

Registration:

Email: joe.r.petersen@gmail.com

AMSEA is conducting a Fishing Vessel Drill Conductor class in Neah Bay. This course is offered at for free to commercial fishermen thanks to support from NIOSH, the U.S. Coast Guard, DCCED 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).