Annual marine industry competition develops student know-how and leadership skills
Students in the Marine Institute鈥檚 nautical science and marine engineering programs will participate in the thirteenth annual Nautical Skills Competition from Feb. 7-8.
The Master Mariners of Canada N.L. Division hosts the in collaboration with the Fisheries and Marine Institute of 果酱视频 University.
This year, a total of 86 students will participate.
Sixty of the participants are students in the and programs and 16 high school students are taking part. Students compete in teams and high school students will be included on each team.
Capt. Eben March, national president of the Master Mariners of Canada, says marine engineering students will participate for the first time.
鈥淭his year, we鈥檝e added two exciting new exercises specifically designed for marine engineers, which will enhance their competition experience,鈥 said Capt. March. 鈥淭he 13 marine engineering cadets will join their nautical counterparts in all nine exercises, bringing together their unique engine room and bridge experiences. We can鈥檛 wait to see them compete.鈥
Nine competition exercises
Competition gets underway on Friday, Feb. 7, at 6 p.m. with a marine emergency duties exercise.
Teams are challenged to don firefighting bunker gear, deploy a fire hose, perform a rescue and get into an immersion suit.
The action continues on Saturday, Feb. 8, at 9 a.m. with students demonstrating their skills in eight exercises, including dynamic positioning, seamanship, emergency management, offshore operations, ship handling and navigation, search and rescue, marine emergency duties, engine simulation and engine room shop.
Master Mariner flagship event
The Master Mariners of Canada, , started the competition in 2012 to mentor younger generations of upcoming seafarers.
During the past decade, it has become the flagship event in the division鈥檚 annual calendar, engaging the maritime industry locally and nationally.
Twenty-two maritime companies are supporting this year鈥檚 competition, providing opportunities for cadets to interact with the region鈥檚 most experienced mariners.
Competition awards
Team awards will be presented for safety, professionalism, leadership and teamwork, with the top overall team receiving $1,000 for each team member and their name on the Capt. Jim Thorpe plaque.
Second- and third-place team members will also receive cash prizes.
As well, awards will be presented for safety, spirit, professionalism, communication and teamwork, honourable mention and achievement in problem-solving during the evening gala dinner.
Follow the competition highlights on X, Instagram, and LinkedIn using @marineinstitute and #2025NSC.
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For more information during the event, please contact Capt. Eben March at Ebenezer.March@mi.mun.ca or 709-778-0359.
For information prior to the event, please contact Madeline Meadus, communications, Marine Institute, at madeline.meadus@mi.mun.ca or 709-327-7578.