Fishing Vessel Drill Conductor Course

Date:

April 15 - April 16, 2025

Hours:

8:00am - 6:00pm

Location:

Holiday Inn Express

Address:

Holiday Inn Express 995 Shorewood Dr. Cape Canaveral, FL 32920 United States

Cost:

FREE for commercial fishermen, $850 for all others (AMSEA scholarships may be available)

Instructor:

Michael Lawson

Registration:

AMSEA is conducting a Fishing Vessel Drill Conductor class in Cape Canaveral, FL. Space is limited, so register soon. This course is offered free to commercial fishermen thanks to support from NIOSH, the U.S. Coast Guard, and AMSEA members. The class will cover these topics:

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).