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Oct 12, 20203 min read
Injuries in Alaska’s Fisheries: A Snapshot
Commercial fishing is widely regarded as one of the most hazardous occupations. With a fatality rate of 74.2 per 100,000 workers,...


Sep 10, 20201 min read
Coast Guard Investigation Board Seeks Info on F/V Scandies Rose
This past February, the U.S. Coast Guard convened a Marine Board of Investigation to investigate the December 31 sinking of the F/V...


Sep 8, 20202 min read
Frequent Training Can Prevent Man Overboard Incidents
Depending on your location and fishery, a commercial fisherman in the US may be as likely to die from falling overboard as from a vessel...

Jul 31, 20204 min read
Two Scenarios for Man Overboard Recovery
Commercial fishermen put a lot of effort into preventing vessel disasters. From routine vessel maintenance, to navigation electronics, to...


Jul 28, 20204 min read
AMSEA Lifesaver Awards
There are so many people in the AMSEA network who deserve to be honored for their work in marine safety, but at this time we wish to...


Jul 1, 20202 min read
DGPS Goes the Way of the Dodo
You may need to be a navigation nerd to enjoy this, but if that's you, read on! Yesterday, the U.S. Coast Guard switched off their last...