Maritime Academy students complete sea safety training

By: Mallory Kruml

Outlets: Port Townsend Leader

Published: March 11, 2026

Words: 126

Last Updated: 1 week, 3 days ago

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Students from the Port Townsend Maritime Academy (PTMA) just completed their Alaska Marine Safety Education Association (AMSEA) Drill Conductor Certification, learning essential skills for working safely on the water.

The training — required on many commercial vessels — gave students practical experience and confidence in responding to emergencies at sea.

Conducted by Robert Maw and Aaron Barnett from Washington Sea Grant, students learned to survive in challenging conditions, practice cold-water safety and put on immersion …

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