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Alaska Marine Safety Education Association

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Alaska Marine Safety Education Association

Since 1985, AMSEA has provided marine safety & survival training to commercial fishermen and other mariners throughout the United States.

11/07/2025

Preparation keeps you afloat. Learn the essentials of skiff safety.

Register for AMSEA's Skiff Safety course in Sitka on November 15: https://www.amsea.org/classes/1086924

11/06/2025

AMSEA will be at Pacific Marine Expo this year Come visit us at Booth 4314!

11/05/2025

Photo Contest time!

We want to celebrate making safety a normal part of life on the water. You wouldn't get in the car without your seatbelt, so don't get on your boat without a lifejacket! Post a photo of yourself, whether fishing or just out for fun, and share it for a chance to win

How to Enter:

- Post your photo publicly on Facebook or Instagram.
- Tag .
- Use the hashtag .

Prizes:
1st Place: $100 Gift Card
2nd Place: $50 Gift Card
3rd Place: $25 Gift Card

Winning photos will also be featured in AMSEA’s publications, website, and training materials.

11/04/2025

"I've worked on various boats for the last seventeen years and my range of safety knowledge was based off how much the captain and crew wanted to share with me. I didn't know how to deploy a life raft, test the EPIRP, and never paid attention to the fire extinguisher locations or fuel/air shut off for the engine room. After taking the AMSEA course in 2019, hearing the instructor's first hand sinking experience, listening to the radio distress calls, watching the videos of sinking ships, I realized how lucky I was to have never been in an emergency situation at sea. The course taught me invaluable knowledge of what to do in various situations that could happen to any mariner at any time.

Now, when I step on a vessel, I can find the EPIRB, life raft and fire extinguishers, I am no longer dependent on others. Knowing my husband and I have taken an AMSEA course gives me a sense of confidence out on the water I do not take for granted, and makes taking our baby out even more enjoyable."

- Emily Buehrig

We always appreciate hearing stories like this that show the impact of AMSEA’s safety training.

10/28/2025

There are three components to a good drill:

1. Orienting all crew members to the vessel.

2. Giving crew members instructions that detail what they should do in the event of an emergency.

3. Conducting the actual drill!

Under the Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Safety Act, crews working beyond 3 miles offshore have to practice things like abandon ship, fire response, man overboard recovery, and flooding control at least once a month.

Read more about drills here:

https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/46/part-28

10/25/2025

We are two days away from our next Safety & Drill Conductor Training in ! During this Alaska Marine Safety Education Association training, you will learn lifesaving skills to manage emergencies at sea. PLUS fishermen who attend are eligible for a 50% off rebate for a lifejacket through our Lifejackets for Fishermen program with the Northeast Center Commercial Fishing Health & Safety. Check out fishingpartnership.org/calendar to register TODAY!

10/22/2025

When something goes wrong at sea, there is rarely time to think. Preparation can mean the difference between making it home or not, and that is why AMSEA’s training matters.

For many years now, AMSEA has been teaching the real, hands-on skills mariners need in the moments that count, including emergency drills, survival training, first aid, cold-water safety, man overboard response, and more. Our instructors are mariners who understand life on the ocean. Their experience, combined with your support, has helped bring countless fishermen and boaters home to their families.

If you would like to stand with us in this work, please consider becoming a member:

https://amsea.wufoo.com/forms/z1ddwdsh0nvdbef/

10/17/2025

Boating Safety Tip - Visibility!

As the days grow shorter and evenings arrive a little earlier, hunters, anglers, and boaters are reminded to plan ahead and stay visible on the water.

A bright, reflective PFD makes it easier to be seen during dark fall evenings. And, making sure your vessel is visible is just as important. Between sunset and sunrise boats are required by law to display navigation lights. These lights prevent collisions and help others understand your vessel’s position and direction.

Required navigation light configurations for different types of vessels are outlined in the COLREGS (Navigation Rules and Regulations Handbook):

https://www.navcen.uscg.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/navRules/navrules.pdf

10/16/2025

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION PERIOD EXTENDED!
🦐🦀 Calling All Young Fishermen of Area E! 🐟🐙
Are you looking to level up your knowledge, skills, and network? Don’t miss the Alaska Young Fishermen’s Summit happening January 20–22, 2026! This summit is a fantastic opportunity to learn from industry leaders, connect with fellow fishermen, and gain valuable tools to grow your fishing business.
👉 CDFU is offering scholarships to help get you there — and we want to see Area E well represented!
🗓️ Scholarship applications are due November 24th, 2025
🎓 Open to young, active fishermen from Area E.
📩 Apply today online through CDFU and feel free to message us with any questions! https://cdfu.org/ayfs

10/13/2025

Thank you to all our incredible trainees who traveled to Sitka for the Marine Safety Instructor Training course! Over the week, participants gained hands-on experience with flare demonstrations, effective teaching methods, and more.

A huge thank you to our dedicated instructors for putting on the MSIT and to all participants for sharing their knowledge, and passion for teaching marine safety!

Address

2924 Halibut Point Road
Sitka, AK
99835

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+19077473287

Website

https://www.amsea.org/

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