Fishing Vessel Stability Awareness Class
Free Training for Commercial Fishermen
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About the Fishing Vessel Stability Awareness Class
Did you know that flooding and instability are the leading causes of fishing vessel disasters in the United States? This AMSEA workshop addresses the most common causes of these casualties. You will learn vital information on vessel stability and ways to prevent dangerous situations. Our USCG-certified Vessel Stability instructors incorporate practical exercises, demonstrations and case studies of actual fishing vessel accidents caused by complacency, oversight or lack of knowledge
See List of Topics Covered in this Class:
- Requirements & Responsibilities
- Stability Terminology
- Stability Principles & the Stability Curve
- Operational Considerations
- Understanding Stability Reports
- Flooding control & prevention
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