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F/V Drill Conductor Course

Date:

March 27-28, 2025

Hours:

Day 1 & 2: 8:00am to 5:00pm

Location:

Westport Maritime Museum

Address:

2201 Westhaven Dr, Westport, WA 98595 United States

Cost:

$125 for non-commercial fishermen ($62.50 for commercial fishermen)

Instructor:

Robert Maw

Registration:

Register Here

AMSEA is conducting a Fishing Vessel Drill Conductor class in Westport, Washington. This course is offered at reduced cost to commercial fishermen thanks to support form NIOSH, the U.S. Coast Guard, Washington Sea Grant, Seattle Fishermen's Memorial Fund, and AMSEA members.

The class will cover these topics:

  • Cold-Water Survival Skills

  • EPIRBs, Signal Flares, and MAYDAY Calls

  • Man Overboard Recovery

  • Firefighting

  • Flooding & Damage Control

  • Dewatering Pumps

  • Immersion Suits and PFDs

  • Abandon Ship Procedures

  • Helicopter Rescue

  • Life Rafts

  • Emergency Procedures Drills

  • In-the-Water Skills Practice

This course meets the US Coast Guard training requirements for drill conductors on commercial fishing vessels, 46 CFR 28.270(c).

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