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Technical Seminar: First hand experience in 2021 Arctic Season-using FLIR for enhanced ice detection and avoidance on a Panamax Bulk Carrier. Presented by Capt Victor Gronmyr
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 […]
Conference 2022
Victoria, British Columbia, CanadaJoin 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.
Annual General Meeting
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
WMI student luncheon (details to follow)
Western Maritime Institute Luncheon
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
NIBC Branch Meeting 08 December 2022 1900 hours Zoom link to follow
Xmas Social Luncheon
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
Crossed the Bar | Captain Brian Johnston FNI 1931 – 2023
Captain Brian Johnston FNI 1931 - 2023: It is with great sorrow and sadness that we report the passing of a long-time supporter of the British Columbia Branch of The Nautical Institute (NIBC) and of the Nautical Professional Education Society of Canada (NPESC). During the past year Brian had experienced medical problems but, more recently, […]
Annual General Meeting
Mary Winspear Center Sidney, BCAnnual General Meeting November 25, 2023 The 34rd Annual General Meeting of The Nautical Institute’s British Columbia Branch will take place on Saturday, November 25th at 1200 at: Mary Winspear Pavilion 2243 Beacon Avenue, Sidney, BC V8L 1W9 Registration: 1130-1200 (light lunch, with coffee and tea) AGM: 1200 There will also be a Zoom link […]