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Executive Director, Jerry Dzugan, will take a four-month sabbatical from his work at AMSEA beginning September 2, 2016. During his time...

For the second year in a row AMSEA has offered Fishing Vessel Drill Conductor workshops to commercial fishermen on the Great Lakes....

The Spring newsletter is here! Along with daffodils and an early crop of salmon berries, this spring brings the first cruise ships of the...

Kannad Marine has issued a voluntary recall of the SAFELINK Manual+ GPS, model number K1202311 and the SAFELINK Auto GPS EPRIB, model...

Whether a vessel is built for work or pleasure, it’s nearly certain that it will carry an auxiliary electrical generator as soon as the...

Do you think your community is too remote for AMSEA to conduct training in your town? You will be hard pressed to find a community more...

The latest edition of Marine Safety Updates, AMSEA's newsletter is now available, hot off the (digital) press. In this edition, we're...

The latest news from the U.S. Coast Guard regarding survival craft requirements for commercial fishing vessels is that CVC Policy Letter...

Would you like to teach marine safety skills to commercial fishermen and other mariners? If you answered with an enthusiastic “yes”, then...

The Pacific Northwest OSHA Education Center will offer a course, Occupational Health and Safety Standards for the Maritime Industry,...

AMSEA recently concluded a six-day Marine Safety Instructor Training (MSIT) in Abbeville, LA. Executive Director, Jerry Dzugan, and...

Do you know what equipment relies upon the U.S. Global Positioning System (GPS) signal? How would you respond if you lost the signal?...

AMSEA bids a fond farewell to Amy Blair, our long time Finance Director. Amy is leaving AMSEA to spend time on personal pursuits. We will...

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has partnered with shrimp fishermen in the Gulf of Mexico to test...

AMSEA Development Director, Becky Martello has accepted the position of Executive Director with the Bristol Bay Regional Seafood...

AMSEA's 2016 Membership Campaign is underway...and since we're celebrating 30 years, we've got a special member thank you this year made...

Having trouble finding a gift for the mariners in your life? Visit the AMSEA online store and find a gift that will help your loved ones...

Freezing spray is an important safety issue in coastal Canadian and United States waters. In an effort to improve freezing spray...

The MSIT is a USCG-accepted, 6-day, intensive train-the-trainer course. This program is designed to train individuals to effectively...

From the USCG Marine Safety Information Bulletin Number: 12-15: Clarification of Mandatory Safety Exams for Commercial Fishing Vessels...