F/V Drill Conductor Course

Date:

February 20 - 21, 2025

Hours:

8:00am - 6:00pm

Location:

Port Arthur International Seafarer's Center

Address:

401 Houston Ave Port Arthur, TX 77640, United States

Cost:

FREE for commercial fishermen including a FREE PFD upon completion

Instructor:

Michael Lawson

Registration:

AMSEA is conducting a Fishing Vessel Drill Conductor class in Port Arthur, TX. Participants will receive a FREE PFD upon completion. This course is offered FREE commercial fishermen thanks to support from Texas Sea Grant, NIOSH, the U.S. Coast Guard, 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
Water Practicum

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