In 1991 the Maritime Fire & Safety Association (MFSA) recognized the potential for disastrous situations as the ships passed through these areas.
DurationThere was a time, in the not too distant past, when vessels transiting the Columbia River would pass through “dead spots” of radio coverage. Dead spots are areas along the river where radio communications are virtually impossible due to the geography of the surrounding landscape.
In 1991 the Maritime Fire & Safety Association (MFSA) recognized the potential for disastrous situations as the ships passed through these areas.
MFSA is committed to ongoing investments to maintain an effective radio communications system. We focus on providing interoperability with vessels, regulators, fire agencies and response organizations.
Sites, all connected by microwave, were set up at Megler Mountain, Nicolai Mountain, Green Mountain, and on top of the 200 Market Building with the command and control consoles at the Merchants Exchange.
FPAAC was formed in the aftermath of the Protector Alpha Ship Fire to set forth a comprehensive system ensuring effective response shipboard fires in the Lower Columbia Region.
Currently comprised of 13 fire agencies located throughout the river system, these agencies voluntarily contribute both staff time and equipment costs for participation in meetings, drills and other training exercises.
This course will also be of value to others who need First Aid and CPR training who may or may not operate vessels on the water who may not be seeking U.S. Coast Guard licenses, or whose experience is not up to the minimum requirements established under ideal conditions.
STCW Training is offered by Professional Yacht Training USA. Yacht crew training for professional yachtsmen and women in the mega-yacht industry. MCA and IYT approved courses available from beginner to advanced levels.Â
This 4-hour course is designed to provide a general introduction to maritime security and raise awareness of security issues when alongside, at anchor and at sea and recognition of security threats.
This course will also be of value to others operating vessels on the water who may not be seeking U.S. Coast Guard documents, licenses or endorsements, or whose experience is not up to the minimum requirements established under ideal conditions.
The Basic Safety Training course provides the necessary training to meet the Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping (STCW 2010) code, tables A-VI/1-1 through A-VI/1-4 as required by the USCG and the IMO.
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