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Fishing Vessel Drill Conductor Course
Date:
May 27-28, 2026
Hours:
Day 1: 8:00AM-5:00PM, Day 2: 8:00AM- 4:00PM ( Drills by Appointment)
Location:
Kodiak Seafood and Marine Science Center
Address:
Cost:
FREE for Commercial Fisherman, $250 for all others
Instructor:
Julie Matweyou & USCG AST
Registration:
AMSEA is 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, 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
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).