10-10-2018
ASTORIA, Ore. — Dungeness crab season is approaching and soon commercial fisherman will be out on the dangerous waters, so the Coast Guard is offering marine safety and survival training for them.
The agency says they have five different two-day training sessions scheduled on the Oregon Coast over the next couple of months.
Training is designed for commercial fishermen and will provide them hands-on experience with safety equipment and emergency drills.
It’s a requirement for documented fishing vessels and the Coast Guard encourages those who have already taken the course to take it again so their skills stay sharp.
The trainings take place on the following days:
- October 23 to 24 in Garibaldi at the Garibaldi Fire House
- November 6 to 7 in Charleston at Coast Guard Station Coos Bay
- November 8 to 9 in Newport at the Englund Marine Store
- November 27 to 28 in Astoria at the Barbey Maritime Center
- December 11 to 12 in Newport at the Englund Marine Store
For more information, and to register for a session, contact the Coast Guard Fishing Vessel Safety Division at 503-240-9337.