Sea Safety Courses–Two Locations
April 10, 2012
WASHINGTON SEA GRANT OFFERING SEA SAFETY COURSE IN PORT TOWNSEND
Washington Sea Grant (WSG) and its partners are co-sponsoring a Sea Safety and Survival Course for commercial fishermen and charter boat operators. The workshop includes both lecture and hands-on activities using safety and survival equipment required for fishing vessels. Participants will learn about emergency procedures and be trained to develop appropriate emergency drills for their own vessels.
Sponsors are WSG, the Northwest Maritime Center, Jefferson Education Center and Jefferson County Extension.
When: Tuesday, April 17; 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Northwest Maritime Center, 431 Water St., Port Townsend
Fee: $80
Space is limited, so pre-registration is required. To register or for more information, contact Sarah Fisken, WSG continuing education coordinator, at (206) 543-1225 or sfisken@u.washington.edu.
WASHINGTON SEA GRANT OFFERING SEA SAFETY COURSE IN BLAINE
Washington Sea Grant (WSG) and the Port of Bellingham are sponsoring a Sea Safety and Survival Course in Blaine 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. Course work includes lectures, hands-on activities and instruction in the use of safety and survival equipment now required for commercial fishing vessels. Participants will learn about emergency procedures and be trained to develop appropriate emergency drills for their own vessels.
When: Wednesday, April 18; 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Blaine Boating Center, 235 Marine Dr., Blaine
Fee: Free for commercial fishermen, $80 for other boaters
Space is limited, so pre-registration is required. To register or for more information, contact Sarah Fisken, WSG continuing education coordinator, at 206-543-1225 or sfisken@u.washington.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 (NOAA), U.S. Department of Commerce. wsg.washington.edu/
CONTACTS:
Dan Williams – 206-616-6353 or dw7@u.washington.edu
Sarah Fisken – 206-543-1225 or sfisken@u.washington.edu
