Angus Fedoruk, AFNI, Chair of the BC Branch of The Nautical Institute conducted a presentation to a class of junior Officers in the Royal Canadian Navy, describing The Nautical Institute. The pillars of the navigation/deck Officers of the Royal Canadian Navy are Leader, Manager, Mariner, and Warrior. The presentation emphasized the common areas of the […]
Lieutenant-Commander Angus Fedoruk assumed command of Naval Training Development Centre (Pacific) from Commander Alain Sauvé in a ceremony presided over by Captain (Navy) Chris Peschke, Chief of Staff Maritime Forces Pacific.
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BCIT 1st Year Cadet Tour of CCGS Sir Wilfred Grenfell - 09 Dec 2021 - Captain Rich Marriott AFNI (centre photo) hosted the BCIT 1st Year Navigation Cadets of the CCGS Sir Wilfred Grenfell. The CCGS Sir Wilfred Grenfell is currently at Allied Shipbuilders in North Vancouver nearing completion of a conversion from an offshore […]
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The Nautical Institute of BC will present an online Technical Seminar on: FLIR for enhanced ice detection and avoidance on a Panamax Bulk Carrier. Lessons from first hand experience in the 2021 Arctic Season. Capt. Gronmyr is a Master Mariner, ANFI and Ice Navigator with 15 seasons in the Canadian Arctic. Captain Gronmyr was a […]
Join The Nautical Institute BC Branch May 11 – 13, 2022 in Victoria, BC, Canada, for Maritime Arctic: Changing Opportunities and Challenges. This international two-and-a-half-day conference will consist of informative presentations, interactive Q&A sessions, and panel discussions, bringing together key Canadian and international stakeholders in the maritime industry, environmental organizations, governmental transport authorities, coast guards, consultants, and technology providers.
NIBC AGM Saturday 15 Oct 2022 1100-1230 Venue: Stanley Park Pavilion 2nd Floor - Salmonberry Room 610 Pipeline Rd 2nd floor, Vancouver Get directions to the space There will be in-person seating for up to 30 members. There will also be a Zoom link to connect remotely if you can not make it in person. […]
WMI student luncheon (details to follow)
NIBC hosted a luncheon at Western Maritime Institute on 07 December 2022. VTF Bursary certificates were presented to Jason Houston and Jacqueline Halliday with NPESC Capt Silvester bursary certificate presented to Jamie Prussin (see attached pics). There were approx 60 students from Nautical GSK, Chartwork, Basic Seamanship and MED Refreshers along with the school admin […]
NIBC Branch Meeting 08 December 2022 1900 hours Zoom link to follow
Xmas Social Luncheon ($55 to be paid at the Union Club) 14 December 2022 @ 1300 hrs 20 reservations spaces available (first come, first serve) RSVP to Rich Marriott - Chair NIBC @ marriottr@gmail.com) Union Club, Victoria, BC 805 Gordon Street | Victoria, BC Dress Code: Smart Casual Enjoy all your Xmas favourites
