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NEW ITEM!

Flooding Control Kit

A complete damage control kit designed to handle vessel flooding emergencies. The kit, produced by SeaKits, is suitable for commercial and recreational vessels under 150 feet. It contains over 35 plugs, patches, fasteners, and tools. (Complete list of contents.)

A flooding control kit is recommended for any vessel working or cruising outside protected waters.

15 lb.

$325.00

Books And Curricula

Beating The Odds on Northern Waters

This guide to commercial fishing vessel safety covers weather, fatigue, person overboard, onboard fires, first aid and survival equipment in an easy to read format. Each chapter begins with a related true-life story illustrating the need to know the chapter contents.

Alaska Sea Grant, 5th edition, 2005.

244 pages.

$15.00

Lessons Learned II: Using Case Studies and History to Improve Safety Education

Through careful examination of accident accounts, followed by anaylsis of what went wrong and what went right, author/editor Deb Ajango helps readers better understand how and why even seemingly best-laid plans sometimes fail.

Safety Ed, 2005.

337 pages.

$26.00

Water Wise

A boating safety book for recreational boaters nationwide that helps boaters learn what kind of signals they need, what to do if someone falls overboard, how to buy lifesaving equipment and lots more.

Alaska Sea Grant and U.S. Marine Safety Association, 1999.

200 pages.

$19.95

Emergency Instruction & Drill Manual

Designed by AMSEA to help commercial fishermen meet the emergency instructions and onboard drill requirements as per 46 CFR 28.265. Templates for required documents included.

$5.00 (unlaminated)

$20.00 (3-ring binder with laminated documents required for posting)

Available as a FREE download

Marine Safety Instructor Training Manual

This curriculum remains the foundation of AMSEA's training program. Preparation for an emergency, Seven Steps to Survival, hypothermia, cold water near drowning, PFDs, cold water survival skills, land survival and how to effectively prepare for and handle emergencies at sea are included.

AMSEA, 2005. 8th edition revised

455 pages.

$65.00

Surviving Outdoor Adventures

AMSEA's K-12 curriculum that gives school teachers the tools they need to teach cold water safety and survival as part of a school program. Includes background material on cold water safety and survival topics, overheads and ready to use lesson plans for all ages. Unbound, 3-hole punched.

Alaska Sea Grant, 2002.

Each volume approx. 200 pages.

Vol.1 Survivor! for grades K-2
$30.00

Vol. 2 Cold Water Safety & Survival
for grades 3-12
$30.00

Vol. 3 Land Safety & Survival
for grades 3-12
$30.00

Vol. 4 Small Boat Safety & Survival
for grades 3-12
$30.00

Outdoor Survival Training Manual

Instructor Manual - An excellent outdoor survival curriculum for children from 5th - 7th grades, written in an easy-to follow, "cookbook" style. Includes up to 25 Student Workbooks at no additional charge.

Alaska Sea Grant, 1993.

$8.00

Boating Safety Sidekicks

A colorful, small format boating safety activity book for kids.

National Safe Boating Council and Boats/U.S., 2000.

14 pages.

$1.00

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Videos

Flooding Control: Knowledge & Tools To Prevent Sinking

Covers maintenance to prevent flooding from ever becoming an issue, as well as preparation and procedures to have in place before a flooding emergency occurs. Graphically illustrates various temporary patches, plugs and other vessel flooding control techniques .

Produced by AMSEA and the Alaska Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program, University of Alaska Fairbanks, 2007.

14 minutes.

DVD $20.00

Fishing Vessel Stability:

Operational Practices

Outlines the nine factors that affect the operational stability of small fishing vessels – proper loading, free surface effect, watertight integrity, icing, lifting loads, shifting loads, weight creep, hang ups, and heavy seas – and suggests procedures that can enhance stability as it is affected by each of these factors

Produced by AMSEA and the Alaska Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program, University of Alaska Fairbanks, 2006.

20 minutes.

DVD $20.00

Defensive Diving:

What Every Tender Should Know About Dive Harvest Safety

Introduces dive tenders to vessel safety, basic dive operations, and dive emergencies.

An AMSEA production in conjunction with independent filmmaker Ellen Frankenstein, 2005.

28 minutes.

DVD $20.00

A Matter of Survival:

A Guide to Liferaft Survival Packs

A Matter of Survival explains the contents and uses for the items in liferaft survival packs.

An AMSEA production in conjunction with independent filmmaker Ellen Frankenstein, 2004.

26 minutes.

DVD $20.00

Rescues at Sea:

A Guide to Helicopter Rescues and Dewatering Pumps

Clearly shows the procedures involved when the U.S. Coast Guard responds with a helicopter to a vessel in distress. Includes information on rescues and medivacs, as well as dewatering pump delivery, assembly and use.

An AMSEA production in conjunction with independent filmmaker Ellen Frankenstein, 2003.

24 minutes.

DVD $20.00

Beating The Odds:

Onboard Emergency Drills

Demonstrates various emergency onboard drills performed by a commercial fishing vessel crew. Takes the viewer through drills in responding to fire, man overboard, flooding, abandon ship and more.

An AMSEA production in conjunction with independent filmmaker Ellen Frankenstein, 2002.

32 minutes.

DVD $20.00

When Seconds Count:

Care and Use of Immersion Suits

This video provides a comprehensive guide to the correct use of immersion suits. Topic include: proper storage, sizing, donning, emergency use, tips for selecting a personal suit, and features common to many brands. Filmed in Alaska, stars AMSEA staff and friends.

Produced by AMSEA and the Alaska Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program, University of Alaska Fairbanks, 1998. 15 minutes.

DVD $20.00

Survival at Sea Series :

Explains and demonstrates many of the safety and survival procedures necessary for a well-prepared vessel crew.

Included in this four volume set:
When Seconds Count: The Care and Use of Immersion Suits – 15 minutes
Beating the Odds: Onboard Emergency Drills – 32 minutes
Rescues at Sea: A Guide to Helicopter Rescues and Dewatering Pumps – 24 minutes
Matter of Survival: Liferaft Survival Packs – 26 minutes

These four DVDs are of value to all boaters on both commercial and non-commercial vessels. For experienced mariners they serve to refresh and reinforce critical safety and survival skills. For those less experienced, they are a introduction to the equipment and skills necessary for safety and survival at sea.

97 minutes on four DVDs $60.00

It Could Have Been Prevented

An award winning small boat safety video filmed in Alaska. This dramatization shows the tragic effects of mixing alcohol and boating and the importance of making responsible decisions. This video will speak to those who spend time on the water, from 4th graders to adults.

Produced by AMSEA and the Alaska Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program, University of Alaska Fairbanks, 17 minutes.

VHS $15.00

Alcohol and Boating? It's Your Choice

Four teenagers explore the consequences of mixing alcohol and boating. Based on a real incident and subsequent rescue effort. Includes interviews with family members of a person lost in the incident. The video comes with a discussion and activity guide for classroom use.

AMSEA, 20 minutes.

VHS $15.00

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Brochures

Vessel Flooding Control

A quick reference guide to emergency vessel flooding control along with suggested flooding control kit contents.

Bundle of 20 full-color brochures $7.50

Free to download

Boating and 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.

Bundle of 20 full-color brochures $7.50

Free to download

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.

Bundle of 20 full-color brochures $7.50

Free to download

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.

Bundle of 20 brochures $5.00

Free to download

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Other Products

Bandannas

Hypothermia Bandanna
Bright yellow bandanna, lists symptoms and treatment guidelines.

Seven Steps to Survival Bandanna
Bright orange bandanna, lists priorities for handling emergencies and survival situations.

Both are 20 by 20 inches, 50/50 poly-cotton.

$6.50 each

Personal Survival Kit

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Contains:

• 8x12 PVC bag
• 7x10 waterproof pouch
• needle
• spool of thread
• waterproof matches
• 2 firesticks
• 1.5-hour candle
• salt packet
• 2 safety pins
• compass
• whistle
• signal mirror
• 50' flagging tape
• 12-hour lightstick
• 2 razor blades
• 30' fishing line
• 2 fish hooks
• 2 sinkers
• .5"x1.5" bandages (4)
• 4" adhesive strips (2)
• 1"x3" bandages (4)
• 3"x3" sterile pad
• 2"x3" elastic patch
• plastic poncho
• emergency blanket
• 3' wire
• 35' nylon cord
• 12' nylon rope
• note pad
• pencil

All items are contained in a waterproof plastic pouch

$22.00

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How To Order

To order any products from in our store:

• Fax or mail your order using our printable PDF order form. Please make checks or money orders in U.S. funds payable to AMSEA.
• Call our toll-free order line from anywhere in the United States, (888) 508-3287, or (907) 747-3287.
• Fax (preferred) and phone orders may be processed with a valid VISA or Mastercard account. Institutional purchase orders are also accepted.
• AMSEA members may request a 15% discount on all orders from the AMSEA store.

Quantity discount and rates are available for some items. Please send an email requesting details.

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