Drill Instructor Training: Bellingham, WA–March 3-April 7, 2025

Washington Sea Grant and the Port of Bellingham are cosponsoring a Sea Safety and Survival (Drill Instructor) course for commercial Fishermen.

This Coast Guard-approved workshop meets the training requirements of the Commercial Fishing Safety Act to conduct drills. Coursework combines lectures and hands-on experience with the safety and survival equipment that is now required for commercial fishing vessels. Participants will learn about emergency procedures and will be trained to develop appropriate emergency drills for their own vessels.

When:
Monday nights only (must attend all sessions)
March 3–April 7
6 p.m.–8:30 p.m.

Where:
Squalicum Harbor Office
722 Coho Way
Bellingham, WA

Fee:
$125 ($62.50 for commercial fishermen)

Preregistration is required. For more details, including scholarship information, contact Robert Maw, rmaw@uw.edu.

Based at the University of Washington, Washington Sea Grant provides statewide marine research, outreach, and education services. The National Sea Grant College Program is part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce. wsg.uw.edu