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

  • July 6, 2023 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Texas Gulf Seafoods

    7th and Wharf Rd
    Galveston, Texas 77550
Ticket Price $0.00-$225.00 This event is now over
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 Texas Gulf Seafoods
AMSEA