Alaska Fishermen's Safety Association

How To Become a Member

The membership of the Association shall be composed of those persons who wish to assist in the work and accomplishment of the Association’s purposes and goals; and are approved for membership by the Board of Directors, according to standards adopted by the Board of Directors.

Any fishing vessel owner may apply and become a member of the Association subject to the following conditions:

• Continued membership is dependent upon the member being a fishing vessel owner with a record of careful and able operation of his vessel.
• Any member wishing to enter more than one vessel with the Association shall apply to the Board, which may at its discretion accept or refuse such entry.
• A member whose membership is cancelled for non-payment of required contributions may be reinstated at the discretion of the Board upon payment of all delinquent contributions.
• The widower or surviving children of a deceased member may retain his membership if the vessel is managed by a person approved by the Board.