BC Branch Supporting Maritime Learners: In 2023 the BC Branch worked with the Camosun College Foundation to create an annual $1,000 award to learners in the college’s nautical programs. In May 2023 an awards ceremony was held at Camosun College and the first award was presented. This award reflects BC Branch’s work to achieve The Nautical Institute’s aim of working with universities and other educational institutes and authorities in the furtherance of education and training in nautical science and practice. The recipient, Numa Dorling, is considering a career in the Canadian Coast Guard and had the opportunity to speak about opportunities with Captain (retired) Norm Thomas, BC Branch member and former Commanding Officer in the Coast Guard.

Numa Dorling
Nautical Institute BC Branch Maritime Studies Award
To recognize deserving students studying in the Professional Studies and Industry Training program, specifically in the Nautical & Marine training program.
Numa was a member of our Bridge Watch Rating Program and was the top student in her class. During class, she was focused, asked excellent questions and participated well in class discussions. She is a positive and upbeat person in the classroom and works well independently and with her classmates. She shows great promise for a great future within the marine industry. She has currently applied for the Canadian Coastguard as a Deckhand – we wish her well in all of her future pursuits.

Photo left to right as viewed: Captain Morteza Peivast (Nautical Program Lead Camosun College), Numa Dorling (recipient), Commander Angus Fedoruk, RCN (BC Branch Treasurer), Captain Norm Thomas (BC Branch)