Alaska Marine Safety Education Association
2924 Halibut Point Road, Sitka, Alaska 99835-9668
Voice: 907-747-3287 Fax: 907-747-3259 http://www.amsea.org
For Immediate Release
Date Issued: January 9, 2014
Free Cold Water Survival Pool Session for Commercial Fishermen
The Alaska Marine Safety Education Association (AMSEA) will offer Sitka commercial fishermen a free ninety-minute, cold-water survival skills pool session on January 26, 2014 from
1:30 PM to 3:00 PM at Blatchley Middle School, 601 Halibut Point Rd.
Fishermen will have the opportunity to practice with new, wearable PFDs, immersion suits, and an inflatable life raft.
Participants are also encouraged to bring their personal immersion suits for practice.
The pool practice session is free to commercial fishermen and their families. Registration is required and an adult must accompany children. Those interested in registering or wanting additional information should call AMSEA at (907) 747-3287.
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Support Organizations: Alaska Dept. of Health & Social Services, CHEMS Section – Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
Alaska Vocational Technical Center – National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health – North Pacific Fishermen’s Association
North Pacific Fisheries Observer Training Center – Petersburg Vessel Owner’s Association – Southeast Alaska Regional Health
Consortium – University of Alaska Marine Advisory Program – U.S. Coast Guard 17th District