Nautical Institute - NSCC

06/01/2026

📣 Calling all future Captains, Marine Biologists and Engineers 📣

Are you a student who is planning on taking marine specialized programing like a Fishing Master IV, Bridge Watch Rating, Marine Biology, etc?

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05/28/2026

NSCC Nautical Institute and students from BS27 in Haumburg were very lucky to receive a vessel tour of the Confederation from Bay Ferries and Northumberland Ferries Limited. Thanks for the great hospitality!

05/27/2026

In May, we hosted a Marine Foundations Small Vessel Operator Proficiency bundle in partnership with Transport Canada for Indigenous students and women at the Nautical Institute. Check out their journey!

05/27/2026

Yesterday, BS27 German exchange students got to participate in fire fighting training for marine basic safety at the Nautical Institute.

05/26/2026

We are very happy to be hosting BS27 Logistical students from Hamburg, Germany here at the Nautical Institute. We started the week with a tour of Everwind facilities, including their new tug boats. Later in the day the students had a chance to try out our engine and navigation simulators.

05/14/2026

Fishing Master Fourth Class
September 21 - December 4
Strait Area Campus in Port Hawkesbury

This program prepares you to challenge Transport Canada examinations for Fishing Master, Fourth Class. You gain knowledge and skills in the areas of:

Chartwork and pilotage
Navigation safety
Ship construction and stability
Simulated Electronic Navigation
General seamanship

To enroll in this course you will also need:
1 year of sea time registered with Transport Canada
Marine Emergency Duties - Domestic Vessel Safety (MED-DVS)
Marine Advanced First Aid
Restricted Operators Certificate - Maritime Commercial (ROC-MC)

There is funding available for Indigenous students and women.

Please send us a message if you are interested, or apply now:

Learn a variety of skills and competencies to help you safely operate vessels and prepare for Fishing Master, Fourth Class Transport Canada examinations.

05/13/2026

We are thrilled to be here at Indspire Soaring - an Indigenous Youth Empowerment Gathering at the Halifax Convention Centre! Check us out in the education fair today to learn about the opportunities at Nova Scotia Community College - NSCC.

05/13/2026

In partnership with Transport Canada we are hosting a Small Vessel Operator Proficiency (SVOP) course at Wagmatcook Learning Centre for Indigenous students and women. 90% funding is available plus $70 per day living allowance. It will run from June 8-June 12. To register, please contact [email protected]

This course meets the requirements of a stand-alone course that addresses the particular need for minimum training of operators of commercial vessels, other than tugs, and fishing vessels up to 15 gross tonnage or 12 meters overall length engage on a near coastal, class 2 (including an inland voyage on Lake Superior or Lake Huron) or a sheltered waters voyage. To participate in this course you must be 18 years of age or older.

05/08/2026

This week we had the pleasure of having a group of African Nova Scotian students from the region tour the Nautical Institute. We hope to have you as students in a few years!