Fishing Vessel Drill Conductor Class
Date:
April 15, 2022
Hours:
8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Location:
Address:
Gig Harbor Boatshop
Cost:
$50.00 commercial fishermen
Instructor:
Joe Petersen
Registration:
Call (360) 461-5924 or email sfisken@uw.edu to register
AMSEA is conducting a Fishing Vessel Drill Conductor class in Gig Harbor, Washington. This course is offered at reduced cost to commercial fishermen thanks to support from 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
This course meets the US Coast Guard training requirements for drill conductors on commercial fishing vessels, 46 CFR 28.270(c).