FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
01 May 2013
U.S. COAST GUARD
SECTOR JUNEAU
JUNEAU, ALASKA
P.O.C. Scott Wilwert : (907)957-0152
COAST GUARD TO CONDUCT VOLUNTARY DOCKSIDE EXAMS 16-19 MAY 2013
Coast Guard Commercial Fishing Vessel Examiners will be conducting voluntary dockside examinations for Commercial Fishing Vessels during the weekend Mayfest celebration. Examiners will be available from 12:00 Thursday, 16 May through 12:00 Sunday, 19 May. Anyone interested in receiving a Voluntary Dockside Examination may sign-up at the Petersburg Harbormasters Office.
Voluntary dockside examinations are free, take about an hour and help foster public awareness of fishing vessel safety, regulations and safety carriage requirements.
Any Commercial Fisherman interested in this service should contact Scott Wilwert at (907) 957-0152.