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Sea Safety and Survival (Drill Instructor) Training in Westport
October 14, 2022 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Washington Sea Grant is sponsoring a one-day Sea Safety and Survival Course (Drill Instructor) for commercial fishermen and charter boat operators.
This Coast Guard-approved workshop meets the training requirements of the Commercial Fishing Safety Act to conduct drills. Coursework combines lecture and hands-on experience with the safety and survival equipment now required for commercial fishing vessels. Participants will learn about emergency procedures and be trained to develop appropriate emergency drills for their own vessels.
When:
Friday, October 14, 2022
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where:
McCausland Hall at the Westport Maritime Museum
2201 Westhaven Drive
Westport, WA
What to bring: deck boots, survival suit and a change of clothes.
Cost: $100. Those who commercially fish may take the course for $50 due to program support from the Seattle Fishermen’s Memorial.
Preregistration is required.
For more information, contact Jenna Keeton (206) 543-7009, keetonj@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.
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