F/V Drill Conductor Workshop in Panama City Beach
Get the training you need to survive emergencies at sea!
AMSEA is conducting a ten-hour Drill Conductor workshop in Panama City Beach, Florida on January 10, 2017 from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. This course meets the U.S. Coast Guard requirements for drill conductors on documented fishing vessels operating beyond the federal boundary line.
Instructor Michael Lawson will cover these topics:
- EPIRBs, Flares, and MAYDAYs
- Man Overboard Recovery
- Firefighting
- Immersion Suits and PFDs
- Emergency Drills
- Helicopter Rescue
- Life Rafts
- Abandon Ship Procedures
- Cold-Water Survival Skills
- In-the-Water Practice Session
This workshop is offered at a reduced cost of $50 for commercial fishermen thanks to support from the U.S. Coast Guard and NIOSH. The cost $175 for all others. The course will be conducted at the Hampton Inn, 2909 Thomas Drive, Panama City Beach, Florida 32408 . Register online or call AMSEA at (907) 747-3287.