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UK Sailing Academy receives largest donation to date
Work will start this month on the construction of a new 136-bed accommodation centre for the UKSA (UK Sailing Academy), the 30-year old UK non-profit maritime charity. The new facility at the UKSA’s Cowes campus will allow an extra 3,000 children and young people to be taught in time through ...
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Brunswick launches on-water training program
Brunswick Corp today announced the launch of BoatClass, an immersive on-water training program designed to teach boating safety and assist boaters in gaining confidence on the water.
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Government scheme sees boatbuilder boost apprentice numbers by ‘at least’ 50 per cent
Riviera one of a number of Australian builders set to take advantage of scheme
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UK maritime training business fighting to survive
Red Ensign Training hit hard by Covid-19 and impact on marine industry
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IBEX Online announces Education Conference
Details of the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) 2020 Education Conference, being held virtually from September 29 to October 2, are now available.
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Princess Yachts wins Princess Royal Training Award
UK boatbuilder Princess Yachts has picked up a Princess Royal Training Award for its apprenticeship scheme. Now in its fifth year, the Princess Royal Training Awards recognise employers across the UK with outstanding training and development programmes that have had a direct impact on business performance. The winners are chosen ...
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Kiwi association forms NZ Marine & Composites Training Academy
There are currently 210 NZ employers training some 460 trainees/apprentices The New Zealand Marine & Composites Industry Training Organisation (NZMAC ITO) has announced the establishment of a new training academy to ensure that the NZ workforce is prepared for an expected surge in demand from the country’s ...
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GMI chairman foresees ‘lasting change’ for marina training
Marina training will experience a “lasting change” as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Tony Browne, chairman of the Global Marina Institute (GMI) and marina director of Porto Montenegro. The GMI, formed in 2011, is an organisation jointly supported by British Marine and the Marina Industries Association of ...
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NMEA releases online summer training schedule
Courses offered on multiple days and times to accommodate pupils worldwide
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America’s Boating Club launches weekly online magazine show
The volunteer-run America’s Boating Club, also known as United States Power Squadrons, has launched a new weekly online magazine show as part of its boating video and boater education digital media channel. America’s Boating Channel LIVE was created by volunteers to help recreational boaters cope while sheltering during the Covid-19 ...
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MRAA offers free online learning for dealers
US boat dealers idled by the COVID-19 pandemic can fill some of their free time with some free online education.
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BlueGeneration opens jobs site to boost blue economy employment
The BlueGeneration Project, a pan-European initiative to promote jobs in marine sectors, has launched a jobs portal where companies can post jobs and internships across the continent.
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Fischer Panda UK hosts first partner training event
Around 25 representatives attended a recent session in Verwood
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Riviera signs on record number of apprentices for 2020
Boatbuilder welcomes 80 budding boatbuilders to its annual training program
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Yamaha expands technical school partnership program
Yamaha Marine has expanded its technical school partnership program in the US with the official grand opening of a new marine technology building at National Park College in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
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British Marine Spring Expo to be held next week
British Marine is to host its annual Spring Expo next week at the Hilton at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton. Taking place from February 4-5, the two-day event will include a number of key industry talks and seminars and is set against a backdrop of learning, networking and business deals ...
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ABYC announces second annual Educator Training Conference
The American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) has opened registration for its second annual Educator Training Conference, scheduled to be held from July 21-23 in Annapolis, Maryland.
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MOU signed to initiate marina training in China
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed between the Marina Industries Association (MIA) in Australia and the Chinese Sports Industry Group (CSI) which will result in marina training and accreditation starting in China.