of prevention but prepare for and are capable of a broad spectrum of response. Safety is among our highest priorities on every voyage, every day. The SSV Corwith Cramer is a 134-foot brigantine custom designed and built for SEA with student and crew safety foremost in mind. It is a United States Coast Guard (USCG) certified vessel, and regularly inspected for ocean service. As a U.S. flagged Sailing School Vessel (SSV), the ship is required to meet safety standards different from those for passenger vessels on a comparable route. The SSV Corwith Cramer meets or exceeds the safety requirements for its USCG and American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) class designations, and possesses all required equipment for navigation and emergency situation response. As with other areas of safety, medical care at sea is heavily biased towards prevention. The ship carries simple medical kits and is assigned a designated
medical officer. It also maintains 24-hour access to a network of physicians specifically trained to provide remote medical care and advice. SEA cruise tracks are planned well in advance to optimize program objectives, and are based on seasonal weather patterns, sea conditions, oceanographic research clearances, and port calls. Our cruise tracks reflect strict adherence to predictable heavy weather avoidance. SEA crew are highly trained, experienced, and fully licensed by the USCG. At sea, the crew to student ratio is approximately 1:2. Our professional staff receives safety and medical training and performs regular drills. SEA takes a leadership role in the world of sail training regulation, and as an organization, voluntarily subjects itself to external and internal safety audits. For more information about our commitment to health and safety, please visit www.sea.edu/safety.