NAFC hosts special guests to celebrate 20th anniversary
Scottish Secretary Alistair Carmichael and Maritime & Coastguard Agency chief executive Sir Alan Massey will be among the guests attending a 20th anniversary celebration at…
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Stark warning over colleges’ future
There may be no future for Shetland College or the NAFC Marine Centre if funding issues are not addressed.
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£290,000 to develop seaweed growing
The NAFC Marine Centre has been awarded over £290,000 from the Coastal Communities Fund to develop seaweed cultivation in Shetland.
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Centre is first to offer sea fishing apprenticeship
Shetland’s NAFC Marine Centre is the first training provider in Scotland to deliver a new modern apprenticeship (MA) in sea fishing.
READ FULL STORYLobster study
The NAFC Marine Centre is launching a new study into the diets of stored lobsters to find out whether storage has an effect on appearance,
READ FULL STORYScalloway centre gets a new head of marine science
The NAFC Marine Centre has announced the appointment of Dr Martin Robinson to the new position of head of marine science and technology. Currently employed…
READ FULL STORYCollege cadets recognised by lighthouse board
A new and unique award was presented to two Merchant Navy cadets at the Shetland School of Nautical Studies last Wednesday. The Northern Lighthouse Board…
READ FULL STORYEnergy expert will be at marine centre
A development worker who will prepare the isles for the arrival of energy companies wanting to harness Shetland’s powerful wave and tidal resources is to…
READ FULL STORYNew cadet scheme launched
A new Merchant Navy officer cadet programme is being introduced at the NAFC Marine Centre by Shetland School of Nautical Studies (SSNS) in the autumn….
READ FULL STORY‘Touchy feely’ creatures bring live touch to nautical studies
The NAFC Marine Centre is unveiling a new exhibition at next month’s Science and Technology Fair, complete with the ever-popular touchy feely tank of sea…
READ FULL STORYHard work pays off for marine students
THE NAFC Marine Centre’s 18th annual prizegiving on Wednesday saw six students scoop prizes for their academic achievements during the year. Shetland School of Nautical…
READ FULL STORYMarine news in brief
Boats take shelter IT HAS been a routine week at Lerwick Harbour, with the usual mix of fishing and oil-related vessels. A wide number of…
READ FULL STORYNAFC director starts work
NEW director of the NAFC Marine Centre David Gray started work on Monday and is looking forward to leading the team forward in what he…
READ FULL STORYNAFC graduate
ONE of the NAFC Marine Centre’s recent engineer graduates has received the opportunity to work on the British Antarctic Surveys ship Ernest Shackleton. Bobby Slater…
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