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The Mayor also proposed a program for enhanced training of
fishermen with basic survival skills. Under this pilot program that
would be jointly funded by NOAA and the city of New Bedford,
crewmembers of vessels in New Bedford and Fairhaven would receive
annual training and certification in basic survival skills at no cost
to the crewmember. This training would be in addition to the current
federally mandated monthly training drills. .One of the lessons
learned as a result of this tragedy is that proper survival training
is essential,. said Mayor Kalisz. Rodney Avila, a New Bedford boat
owner and representative on the New England Fisheries Management
Council applauded the mayor.s efforts in Washington. .This is a real
plus for the fishing industry. The Mayor did a fabulous job and
delivered so much more than we could have hoped for.. During the
meeting, the Mayor and Dr. Hogarth discussed the need to continue
open, frank and collaborative dialogue regarding the various
regulatory issues facing the fishing industry. Dr Hogarth accepted the
Mayor.s invitation to meet with the Mayor .s Seafood Industry Advisory
Task Force in the coming weeks. .Our past participation as a
Brownfield Showcase Community and a Port fields pilot has helped us to
establish this cooperative relationship with NOAA,. said Mayor Kalisz.
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