The University of Washington’s Sea Grant is holding a three-day course that combines Sea Safety, Survival, and Fishermen First Aid & Safety Training (FFAST) from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm on Jan. 22 thru Jan. 24.
Course Offering. The course consists of lectures and hands-on experience with safety and survival equipment required for commercial fish vessels. Participants will learn emergency procedures and develop emergency drills for their own vessel. Participants will also learn how to prevent and how to treat injuries encountered at sea. Successful completion of this course fulfills the Coast Guard requirements for CPR and AED basic first aid, and also meets the requirements of the Commercial Fishing Safety Act. Captains are encouraged to bring their whole crew for the course.
Pre-registration is required, click HERE to Register. The course is being held in Seattle at Nordby Conference Center, Fishermen’s Terminal, 3919 – 18th Ave. The fee is $200 ($100 for commercial fishermen).
About Sea Grant. Washington Sea Grant (WSG) operates within the University of Washington’s College of the Environment in support of marine research and coastal resources. WSG is part of a national network of Sea Grant programs funded by NOAA and is administered as a unit within the College.
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