Fishing Vessel Drill Conductor Course

Date:

August 20 - 21, 2026

Hours:

Day 1: 8AM - 6PM
Day 2: 8AM - 6PM

Location:

TBD

Address:

TBD

Cost:

FREE to commercial fishermen, $250 for all others

Instructor:

Michael Lawson

Registration:

AMSEA is conducting a Fishing Vessel Drill Conductor class in Jacksonville, FL. Space is limited, so register soon. This course is offered free to commercial fishermen thanks to support from NIOSH, the U.S. Coast Guard, and AMSEA members. The class will cover these topics:

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).