Media Advisory: Commercial fishing safety courses available

ASTORIA, Ore.— The Coast Guard, in partnership with the Alaska Marine Safety Education Association and American Red Cross, are scheduled to offer three safety courses to commercial fisherman beginning Mar. 9- Mar. 18 in Charleston and Harbor, Ore.

Courses offered include an 18-hour Drill Conductor Course, a Stability Course, and an American Red Cross First Aid/CPR Course.

The free 18-hr Drill Conductor Course will teach emergency procedures and use of safety equipment aboard commercial fishing vessels. This two-day course is scheduled for Mar. 9-10 in Charleston, Ore., and 15-16 in Harbor, Ore., from 7:45 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

The free Stability Course will teach stability principles aboard commercial fishing vessels. This one-day course is scheduled for Mar. 11 in Charleston, Ore., and Mar. 17 in Harbor, Ore., from 7:45 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

The American Red Cross First Aid/CPR Course will provide students with the opportunity to receive training cards for First Aid and CPR including the use of AEDs. This one-day course is scheduled for Mar. 12 in Charleston, Ore. and Mar. 18 in Harbor, Ore., from 7:45 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Cost is $8.00.

Pre-registration is required and space is limited. For Charleston, Ore., Contact Sector Portland Commercial Fishing Vessel Safety Coordinator Curt Farrell at (503) 240-9373, or Sector Portland Commercial Fishing Vessel Examiner Mike Rudolf at (503) 240-9337. For Harbor, Ore., contact Kathy Hall at (541) 469-7830.

The courses are scheduled to be held at: Oregon Institute of Marine Biology, Invert Classroom, 63466 Boat Basin Ave., Charleston, OR 97420 and Harbor Fire and Water Building, 98069 W. Benham Lane, Harbor, OR 97415.

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