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May 20, 20192 min read
"It was like we were on automatic..."
We got a phone call this afternoon from Seamus Hayden. He's the skipper of the F/V Clyde. That's the boat that hit a rock and sank south...
May 15, 20193 min read
Stability: The Practice of Staying Upright and Watertight
Commercial fishing vessels, registered over 79 feet and built after 1991, if not load lined or substantially altered, are required to be...
May 7, 20191 min read
You Can Become a Marine Safety Instructor!
AMSEA's next Fishing Vessel Drill Conductor Training (MSIT) will be held in September 23-28, 2019 in Sitka, Alaska. The MSIT is an...
Apr 19, 20195 min read
Signal Flares: Practice Makes Perfect
Do you know how to use your boat’s distress signal flares to summon help in the case of an emergency? If you have never practiced with...
Apr 19, 20191 min read
Upcoming AMSEA Training Opportunities
As you prepare for your busy commercial fishing season, be sure not to overlook your safety and first aid training. There are AMSEA...
Apr 5, 20194 min read
Emergency Drills Ensure Crew Readiness
Editor's note: Sometimes we assume that everyone understands the need for practicing emergency procedures skills. In case you need...