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Upcoming Safety & Survival Training and Drill Conductor Certification: Jonesport (May 22-23) and Boothbay Harbor (May 24-25)
The MLA is partnering with Fishing Partnership Support Services to offer FREE safety training to Maine fishermen.
Registration for all sessions:
Monday 5/22/23 - Safety & Survival Training Tuesday 5/23/23 - Drill Conductor Certification 9 Bridge Street, Jonesport
Thursday 5/24/23 - Safety & Survival Training Friday 5/25/23 - Drill Conductor Certification 166 McKown Point Road, Boothbay Harbor
Safety & Survival Training This training is designed for all fishermen, including crewmen, to learn or hone fundamental safety and survival skills. Through hands-on training, fishermen learn about EPIRBs, Signal Flares, MAYDAY Calls, Man Overboard Recovery, Firefighting, Flooding & Damage Control, Dewatering Pumps, Immersion Suits, PFDs, and Life Rafts. For interested fishermen, this is the first day of the 2-day AMSEA Drill Conductor Certification. This training is FREE to Maine Lobstermen and is conducted in partnership with the Maine Lobstermen’s Association. CLICK HERE for more information.
Drill Conductor Certification Dig deeper into what you learned in the Safety & Survival Class including new information on cold-water survival, helicopter rescues, stability, liability and emergency procedures. Then apply your knowledge and skills to your own fishing vessel. Working with our USCG-Certified Marine Safety Instructors, you will create an emergency station bill and learn how to lead monthly, on-vessel safety drills. By practicing your emergency response together as a team, you and your crew are ensuring you understand your responsibilities, retain your knowledge, and build your muscle memory in a way that has proven to save lives. Fishermen that complete these two days of training are AMSEA certified Drill Conductors, which meets USCG requirements under 46 CFR 28.270(c). This training is FREE to Maine Lobstermen and is conducted in partnership with the Maine Lobstermen’s Association. CLICK HERE for more information.
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