Fishing Vessel Drill Conductor Class - Galveston, Texas, July 6

Description

AMSEA is conducting a Fishing Vessel Drill Conductor class in Galveston, TX. Participants qualify for a reimbursement of up to $95 off the purchase price of their next PFD. This course is offered at a reduced cost to commercial fishermen thanks to support from Texas Sea Grant, 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
• Water Practicum

This course meets the US Coast Guard training requirements for drill conductors on commercial fishing vessels, 46 CFR 28.270(c).

Date & Time

Thu, Jul 6, 2023 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Venue Details

Texas Gulf Seafoods

7th and Wharf Rd
Galveston, Texas 77550

AMSEA