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Sea Safety and Survival (Drill Instructor) Training in Westport
June 17, 2022 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Washington Sea Grant is sponsoring a one-day Sea Safety and Survival (Drill Instructor) Course 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 hand-on experience with the safety and survival equipment currently 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:
Friday, June 17, 2022
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where:
McCausland Hall at the Westport Maritime Museum
2201 Westhaven Drive
Westport, WA
Cost: $100. Those who commercially fish may take the course for $50 due to program support from the Seattle Fishermen’s Memorial.
What to bring: Deck boots, survival suit, change of clothes.
Pre-registration 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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