Deep Sea Fishermen's Union

ATTENTION BS/AI Displaced Crab Fishermen: If you have permanently lost your job due to the BS/AI Crab Buyback Vessel Reduction Referendum (the list of vessels is on the "Latest News" page) file for unemployment immediately with your State Employment Security Office.

As a dislocated worker, assistance may be available to you through your local WorkSource office. WorkSource is a full service job search center offering help with your resume, job hunting and a variety of other services. Rather than list every state's WorkSource contact information we have provided the National Call center and the states where the majority of our members reside.

WorkSource National Call Center
Tele: 1.866.487.2365

Alaska State
Alaska Department of Labor & Workforce Development
Contact: Shawna Harper at 907.465.1882
Division of Employment Security website

Washington State
WorkSource of Washington website
Tele: 1.877.872.JOBS to find your local office
Employment Security Department website
Tele: 1.800.362.4636

Oregon State
WorkSource of Oregon website
Oregon Employment Department website


Course:	Commercial F/V Drill Instructor Training
Sponsors:	Alaska Marine Safety Education (AMSEA)
Date/Location:	Fri-Sat, March 18-19, 2005/Sitka, AK
Date/Location:	Fri-Sat, March 25-26, 2005/Juneau, AK
Date/Location:	Monday, May 23/Petersburg, AK
Date/Location:	More Courses to follow
Time:	10-18 hr formats as announced
Space:	Limited, please register early
Cost:	Possibly Free to Alaska Licensed Commercial Fishermen
Registration:	AMSEA, 907.747.3287
Withdrawal:	AMSEA, 907.747.3287
Comments: Drill Instructor Training is U.S. Coast Guard approved to address the commercial fisherman's needs and comply with training requirements specified in the Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Safety Act of 1988. This course emphasizes hands-on survival skills focusing on conducting effective emergency drills onboard a vessel. It covers firefighting, emergency signals, C.G. emergency evacuations, flooding control, stability, coldwater survival, abandon ship procedures, man overboard recovery techniques, liferaft and immersion suit use just to name a few. This is a valuable course. For more info visit their website at http://www.amsea.org/commfish/index.html

First Aid At Sea Workshop
Course:	First Aid at Sea
Location:	Nordby Conference Center
	Nordby Building, Fishermen's Terminal
	Seattle, WA
Cost & Times:	FREE to Union members, $80 general public, June 9, 2005
Payable to:	University of Washington
Mail to:	Washington Sea Grant Program
	West Wall Building, Room 124
	Fishermen's Terminal, Seattle, WA 98199
Registration:	Tele: 206.543.1225
	Space is Limited. Pre-registration is advised.
Contact:	Sarah Fisken 206.543.1225 to sign up
Withdrawal:	5 full biz days advance notice to receive a full refund
Comments: This is a Coast Guard-Approved class for commercial fishermen and recreational boaters on Monday, June 9, 2005 from 8am - 5pm. Topics to be covered include CPR, patient assessment, shock, burns, cold water near-drowning, hypothermia, lacerations, first aid kits and more.


Course:	Marine Refrigeration Workshop
Sponsors:	Washington Sea Grant Program
Dates:	April 30, 2005 (Saturday)
Time:	10am - 4pm
Space:	Limited, please register early
Location:	Integrated Marine Systems
	775 Haines Place, Bldg 17 / Port Townsend, WA
Cost:	$20.00
Member Cost:	$20.00
Payable to:	University of Washington
Mail to:	Washington Sea Grant Program
	Attn: Sarah Fisken
	West Wall Building, Room 124
	Fishermen's Terminal
	Seattle, WA 98119
Registration:	Sarah Fisken, 206.543.1225
Withdrawal:	Phone Sarah Fisken with 3 days advance notice
Comments: Topics covered will include general maintenance, controller programming, charging with freon, and thermal expansion valve adjustment, among others. A 7 1/2 ton refrigeration unit will be used as a training aid during the class.


Course:	Diesel Engine Troubleshooting Workshop
Sponsors:	Washington Sea Grant Program
Dates:	May 11 & 12
Time:	6:30-9:30pm Wednesday & Thursday
Space:	Limited, please register early
Location:	Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding
	42 N. Water Street Port Hadlock, WA
Cost:	$60.00
Member Cost:	Sorry, no special rates for members
Payable to:	University of Washington
Mail to:	Washington Sea Grant Program
	Attn: Sarah Fisken
	West Wall Building, Room 124
	Fishermen's Terminal
	Seattle, WA 98119
Registration:	Sarah Fisken, 206.543.1225
Withdrawal:	Phone Sarah Fisken with 3 days advance notice
Comments: This workshop will concentrate on high impact troubleshooting covering filters, cooling systems, fuel pumps and lubrication, among other topics.

MTC Licence Training
Course:	100/200 Ton Master/Mate-Inland/Near Coastal
Course:	Lifeboatman/PSC STCW 95
Course:	Able Seaman
Course:	500/1600 Ton Master/Mate-Inland/Near Coastal
Course:	Train-the-Trainer
Location:	MTC License Training/Kitsap Response Center
	5201 Linden
	Bremerton, WA
Cost & Times:	Varies depending on the class
Information:	Tele: 206.788.0491
	Fax: 206.788.0520
Website:	www.mtclt.com
Withdrawal:	5 full biz days advance notice to receive a full refund
Comments: Courses are now affiliated with Olympic College. Please check with them for registration & fees.

Pacific Maritime Institute-A Maritime Vocational School
Course:	From Ordinary Seaman to Master Mariner
Location:	At the Corner of 3rd Avenue & Battery
	Seattle, WA
Cost & Times:	Varies depending on the class
Payable to:	Pacific Maritime Institute
Mail to:	Pacific Maritime Institute
	2333 Third Avenue
	Seattle, WA 98121
Registration:	Tele: 206.441.2880 or 888.893.7829
	Fax: 206.441.2995
Website:	www.mates.org
Withdrawal:	Unknown, check with PMI for their policy
Comments: The Pacific Maritime Institute is dedicated to providing the most comprehensive theoretical and practical training for seafarers. They are committed to your success and provide support every step of the way. From assistance with completing USCG forms to simulation training, they are there to make your career advancement possible. PMI is accredited by the U.S. Coast Guard and licensed by the Washington State Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board. For more information visit their website or phone one of the numbers listed above.

Crawford Nautical School-many many classes
Course:	Master/Mate Various Courses
Course:	Ocean Endorsement
Course:	Radar Observer
Course:	Rules of the Road
Course:	Engineering Licenses & Basic Courses-Diesel or Steam
Location:	353 Alaska Way South (Pier 46)
	Seattle, WA 98107-4645

Cost & Times:	Varies depending on the class
Payable to:	Crawford Nautical School
Mail to:	Crawford Nautical School
	Pier 46, PO Box 4890
	Seattle, WA 98104-0890
Registration:	Tele: 206.667.9377 or 800.284.4335
	Fax: 206.667.9385
Website:	www.crawfordnauticalschool.com
Withdrawal:	two weeks advance notice to receive a full refund.
Comments: Space is limited in each class. A $100 refundable deposit is required to hold a seat. Deposit is refundable until two weeks before class convening date. This is just a small representation of what Crawford Nautical has to offer. Please refer to their website and phone numbers listed above for more information.

Seattle Central Community College-various classes
Course:	Coast Guard approved STCW Training
Course:	Marine Engineering Technology
Course:	Maritime Deck Training
Course:	Basic Safety Training
Course:	Survival Craft Proficiency
Location:	1701 Broadway
	Seattle, WA 98122

Cost & Times:	Varies depending on the class
Payable to:	Contact the college for payment information
Mail to:	N/A Contact the college
Information:	Tele: 206.587.5450

Website:	www.seattlecentral.edu/maritime/
Withdrawal:	Check with the college for their withdrawal policy.
Comments: Orientation sessions are being held on a regular basis. Contact the college directly for dates and times or check out their website.