Alaska Marine Safety

Education Association

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USCG Safety Alert 01-10: Stability Practices For Alaskan Commercial Fishermen – 160 KB

In early 2010 the U.S Coast Guard, 17th District issued a Safety Alert entitled Stability Practices For Alaskan Commercial Fishermen. Although the document is addressed specifically to Alaskan fishermen, the practices outlined are applicable to vessels in any commercial fishery, regardless of location.

Vessel stability is a significant contributing factor in many commercial fishing vessel tragedies. Following the practices outlined in this one-page document will ensure safer fishing operations.

Booklets and Manuals

Commercial Fishing Vessel Safety Digest
– 2008 Edition, updated April 27, 2009, 98 pages, 1.4 MB

The Commercial Fishing Vessel Safety Digest brings together all the federal regulations applicable to the operation of uninspected commercial fishing vessels in one location and in an easy to read and understand format.

First published by the USCG in 1978, the 2008 edition of the Digest is newly revised by AMSEA in cooperation with the USCG and Richard Hiscock, author of the original Digest. All information has been meticulously updated.

The Digest of valuable to anyone associated with the U.S. commercial fishing industry including individual fishermen, fleet operators, instructors/trainers, equipment providers, USCG personnel, and others involved with the industry.

Hard copy also available to purchase from the AMSEA Store.

Emergency Instruction & Drill Manual – 380 KB

Designed by AMSEA to help commercial fishermen meet the emergency instructions and onboard drill requirements as per 46 CFR 28.265 and for use in teaching Drill Conductor courses.

Hard copy also available to purchase from the AMSEA Store.

Federal Requirements For Commercial Fishing Industry Vessels – 2009 edition
– 692KB

This 40-page booklet, published the the U.S. Coast Guard, outlines the regulations applicable to the operation of commercial fishing vessels. This pamphlet is a concise, handy document with essential regulatory information for vessel owners and operators.

Quick Reference: Abbreviated Guide to Navigation Rules of the Road
– 1.3MB

This simplified overview of navigation rules of the road is not intended to substitute for the complete Navigation Rules International – Inland, but to serve as a handy reference to refresh one's memory.

Hard copy also available to purchase from the AMSEA Store.

If you would like a copy of the complete, 227-page Navigation Rules International – Inland you may download it here:

U. S. Department of Transportation, United States Coast Guard Navigation Rules, International – Inland, revised Oct. 19, 2009

Risk Assessment Form For Commercial Fishing Trips – 120 KB

Before any commercial fishing trip, the owner or operator can complete this one-page assessment, and then use it to identify high-risk elements of the trip. This assessment aids in identifying steps that should be taken to reduce risk in those elements and for the trip overall.

Marine Debris Education for Commercial Fishermen

In 2007 AMSEA received funding from the Marine Conservation Alliance Foundation to create a curriculum and supporting materials with the goal of education commercial fishermen about safety and economic issues surrounding marine debris.

Trashing Your Livelihood: Marine Debris Education for Commercial Fishermen
– 324 KB

This 12-page curriculum in outline format, allows instructors to easily provide a 15- 50 minute presentation on the topic. It is intended for use in conjunction with the PowerPoint presentation, below.

You may view the PowerPoint presentation above, or download it from authorSTREAM.com by clicking on this thumbnail, and then clicking "download" at the resulting web page.

Trashing Your Livelihood brochure – 548 KB

Trashing Your Livelihood poster –1.9 MB

Brochures

Brochure are also available to purchase in quantity from the AMSEA Store.

Your Immersion Suit:
How To Maintain It, Leak-test It, Repair It

This two-sided, 8.5" by 14" brochure provides a quick guide to keeping neoprene immersion suits performing optimally between inspections and repairs at an authorized repair facility.

It outlines regular inspection and maintenance, how to test for leaks, and do-it-yourself repairs for small leaks.

- 2010, 180 KB

Vessel Flooding Control, a quick reference guide to emergency vessel flooding control along with suggested flooding control kit contents.

–360 KB

Boating & Fishing With Children in Alaska: tips from parents who commercially fish with their children aboard, Alaskans who travel, hunt and recreate on the water with their children, and AMSEA staff. Information about outfitting vessels with children in mind, PFDs and other safety concerns, and ideas for keeping children entertained while afloat.

- 3.9 MB

Seven Ways to Get Hurt or Killed While Commercial Fishing in Alaska ...and ideas from fishermen on how to prevent them: good ideas from real fishermen on how to prevent the most common causes of injuries and deaths at sea, including strains/sprains, machinery injuries, falls, cuts and punctures.

– 112 KB

Responding to Dive Emergencies in Alaska, covers Alaska-specific diving challenges, an overview of preparing for a safe boat trip in Alaska, emergency contacts, and State of Alaska emergency treatment guidelines summary for severe hypothermia and dive emergencies.

- 1.6 MB

Marine Safety Update

All issues of AMSEA's quarterly newsletter Marine Safety Update that have been published since December 1997, are available for download at the newsletter page.

NOTE:

Please go to the Instructors' Corner page for downloadable resources specifically for AMSEA-trained instructors:

• Forms needed for teaching AMSEA courses
• Forms to report training

To purchase books, videos, and other educational materials visit the AMSEA Store.

Other Resources

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