NPESC Christmas Party

The NPESC celebrated the Christmas season at our annual party courtesy of our gracious hosts Captain Joachim Ruether and his wife Helga. Our thanks to them for providing a delightful venue and to attendees who provided the delicious food for this event.

We wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year and we look forward to continuing our efforts to promote the education of Canadian mariners in 2018.

NPESC/Supercargoes Bursary Award

Earlier today Captain Joachim Ruether(NPESC) and Terry Stewart (BC Supercargoes) were in attendance at BCIT Marine Campus to present Nautical Sciences Cadet Megan Bouvier with one of the Bursary awards made by NPESC and The BC Supercargoes Association.

L to R: Capt. Joachim Ruether, Cadet Megan Bouvier and Terry Stewart.

Awards at Western Maritime Institute (WMI)

Captain Joachim Ruether was in hand at WMI in Ladysmith to present students Nicolas Cote and Ryan Winger.

Ryan was a winner of one of this year’s NPESC/Supercargoes Bursary awards. He is working on his 150 ton ticket and plans to work on a 500 ton ticket at s later date.

Nicolas was the successful recipient of an NPESC Book Award and has been successful in his Master 150ton /Watchkeeping Mate studies.

ISSC Accepting Bursary Applications

ISSC

The International Sailors Society is now accepting applications for its Maritime Bursary created in honour of its long-serving director and corporate secretary, Sue Hanby.  The bursary is open to students who are enrolling in marine related studies with a recognized educational institution, however, please note that preference will be given to students who are preparing for a sea-going career.  For more information, visit: www.sailorssociety.ca.