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Fishing Vessel Drill Conductor Course

Date:

April 10 - 11, 2025

Hours:

7:30am - 4:00pm

Location:

Port Orford Library

Address:

1421 Oregon St, Port Orford, Oregon 97465 United States

Cost:

FREE to commercial fishermen

Instructor:

Curtis Farrell, Dan Cary & Ron Hilburger

Registration:

Register Here

AMSEA is conducting a Fishing Vessel Drill Conductor class in Port Orford, Oregon. This course is offered FREE to commercial fishermen thanks to support form 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

  • 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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