Calendar of Events

Based at the University of Washington, Washington Sea Grant (WSG) funds marine research and works with communities and businesses to manage and protect marine resources.

Workshops and Classes

First Aid at Sea
Feb. 29 and March 19, 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Nordby Conference Room, Nordby Building
Fishermen's Terminal, Seattle

Washington Sea Grant and Port of Seattle Fishermen’s Terminal are co-sponsoring a Coast Guard-approved First Aid at Sea course for commercial fishermen and recreational boaters.

Topics include cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, patient assessment, hypothermia, cold-water near-drowning, shock, trauma, burns, fractures, choking, immobilization techniques, first-aid kits and more.

The fee for the workshop is $80. Space is limited, so pre-registration is advised. To register or for more information, contact:

Boat Engine Maintenance
March 5, 6, 7 and 8; 6:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. each evening
Nordby Conference Room, Nordby Building
Fishermen's Terminal, Seattle

Washington Sea Grant (WSG) and the Port of Seattle Fishermen’s Terminal are cosponsoring a four-evening Boat Engine Troubleshooting and MaintenanceWorkshop in March for commercial fishermen and recreational boaters.

Participants will learn to troubleshoot problems in the fuel, lubrication, electrical, cooling, exhaust and drive systems of diesel and gas inboards, stern drives and outboards (two-cycle and four-stroke). They will also receive instruction in proper maintenance techniques to prevent the most common problems.

The fee is $150. Space is limited, so pre-registration is advised. To register or for more information, contact:

Learn about Marine Refrigeration in Port Townsend
March 17, April 21, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Integrated Marine Systems,
755 Haines Place, Port Townsend, WA

Washington Sea Grant (WSG), Integrated Marine Systems and the Jefferson Education Center are co-sponsoring two marine refrigeration workshops in Port Townsend in March and April.

Topics include theory, general maintenance, controller programming, charging with Freon, thermal expansion valve adjustment and more. A 7.5-ton refrigeration unit will be used as a training aid during class.

The fee is $30. Space is limited, so pre-registration is advised.

To register or for more information, contact:

Special Events

 

Conferences

 

Seminars

 

More Educational Events

WSG sponsors educational events and opportunities. For more information, please see our Classroom Activities and Field Trips webpage.

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