Nautical Institute - NSCC

09/07/2026

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Due to the ongoing local state of emergency in Richmond, Victoria, and Inverness Counties, the Strait Area Campus and Wagmatcook Learning Centre will remain closed tomorrow, Tuesday, September 8th for all on-campus activities.
Any online classes and sessions will continue as scheduled.

Please also note that the new student orientation originally planned for Tuesday has been rescheduled to Wednesday. A detailed communication outlining the revised orientation schedule will be sent to your NSCC email on Tuesday.

The safety and well-being of our students, employees, and community remain our top priority. Please take care and stay safe.

08/21/2026

We are excited to be offering a Marine Foundations - Fishing Master, Fourth Class program this September! ⚓️

This course prepares you to be examined in the Fishing Master 4 Certificate of Competency administered by the Marine Safety Branch of Transport Canada. Upon successfully passing the examination, the Fishing Master 4 certificate of competency validates the holder as a Master on a fishing vessel that is less than 100 gross tons and as a mate on all other fishing vessels.

You must hold a certificate in MED-DVS, ROC-MC, and Marine Advanced First
Aid prior to the start of training. You must also provide proof of 12 months
of recorded sea time from Transport Canada.

There is 90% tuition funding plus a daily living allowance that may be available for women and Indigenous people.

Please send us a message for more information, or apply today at: https://www.nscc.ca/programs-and-courses/programs/plandescr.aspx/marine-foundations-fishing-master-fourth-class

08/20/2026

We will be offering a Marine Emergency Duties course for Mi'kmaw community members in September. Check out the poster for details!

08/17/2026

The A'paqt Project at NSCC in partnership with Transport Canada is hosting a Marine Foundations - Small Vessel Operator Proficiency three week bundle at the Nautical Institute in Port Hawkesbury, September 16th to October 8th, for Indigenous students and women. This bundled program includes MBFA, OHS/WHMIS, SVOP, MED-DVS and ROC-MC.
You'll learn to identify how the OHS and WHMIS regulations apply within a marine environment, communicate using the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System, operate a small non-pleasure vessel in near-coastal and sheltered waters, and provide basic first aid.
There is 90% tuition funding plus a daily living allowance that may be available for women and Indigenous people.
Please send us a message for more information, or apply today at: www.nscc.ca/msvop

07/23/2026

This week we welcomed female youth to our campus for an MED-DVS camp! These students spent time learning how to safely work aboard a vessel, how to determine the hazards associated with the marine environment and their own vessel, and of how to prevent shipboard incidents including fire.

We loved having them at the fire school, in the classroom and in the wave tank! 🌊

07/15/2026

Our campers from Mi'kmaw Kina'matnewey got to learn about careers in clean energy, new wind projects in rural Nova Scotia and take a tour of the Everwind terminal in Point Tupper today! Thank you to David, Craig, Mark and Marissa from EverWind NS for hosting us.

07/14/2026

Day 2 of our MED-DVS camp with Mi'kmaw Kina'matnewey and the crew hit the wave tank for some training! 🛟 A true team effort this afternoon 👏

07/14/2026

Last week, we were very happy to host guests from the Bandari Maritime Academy from Kenya at the Nautical Institute to show them our facilities and discuss collaboration opportunities.

07/08/2026

Looking for something to do this summer? We have a few seats left in our upcoming summer camp for female youth. You'll get a Transport Canada certification, learn how to safely respond to emergencies on board a vessel, explore NSCC Strait Area Campus and have fun! This camp is fully funded and lunches are included.

Reach out to [email protected] for more information or to reserve your spot!

07/02/2026

🛟⚓🚢We have a few seats left for an Officer Refresher. July 7-10 at the Strait Area Campus. Click the link below to register, or call (902) 625-2380.🌊

https://www.nscc.ca/programs-and-courses/marine/course.aspx?I=013009

This refresher-training course is designed to comply with regulations to refresh a seafarers training skills in basic emergency duties through the demonstration of practical drills and exercises. This training will allow seafarers to renew their MED training (MED STCW BS, MED PSC and MED AFF) for a period not exceeding 5 years. To participate in this course you must be 16 years of age or older and may be required to complete a fitness test. You must also have the following Training Certificates: STCW Basic Safety, Proficiency in Survival craft and Rescue Boats other than Fast Rescue Boats, and Advanced Fire Fighting or equivalent.

Refresher in Marine Basic Safety, Proficiency in Survival Craft and Advanced Fire Fighting (MARI 7155) - Marine course overview, cost, location, class schedule. Register.