Washington Sea Grant is sponsoring two, one-day Sea Safety and Survival (Drill Instructor) Courses next month for commercial fishermen and charter boat operators.

These Coast Guard-approved workshops meet the training requirements of the Commercial Fishing Safety Act to conduct drills. Coursework combines lecture and hands-on experience with the safety and survival equipment now required for commercial fishing vessels. Participants will learn about emergency procedures and will be trained to develop appropriate emergency drills for their own vessels.

The first course will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, April 3, at the Ilwaco Community Building, 152 First Ave. N.

The course in Westport is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday, April 4, in McCausland Hall at the Westport Maritime Museum.

The cost is $100 per person/$50 for commercial fishermen, and preregistration is required. Online registration is available at bit.ly/wsg-safety-survival-4-3-22 for the Ilwaco class and at bit.ly/wsg-safety-survival-4-4-22 for Westport or by contacting Jenna Keeton, Washington Sea Grant at 206-543-7009, keetonj@uw.edu

— The Daily World