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This Marine Service Excellence Month, QMI is celebrating 30 years of Marine Service Excellence in BC!

May 19, 2026

In 1996, a collection of industry leaders developed what is now Quadrant Marine Institute, a designated Skilled Trades BC trainer and apprenticeship provider. With Marine Service Technicians across the province and country, this milestone celebration is made even more special with the ongoing work we’re doing everyday.

Currently our team is running the Marine Service Pre-Employment Program in Campbell River, with our Sidney cohort starting on May 19th, and Vancouver on July 6th. Welcoming new professionals to our ever-growing community across more of BC than ever before.

We’re celebrating the successful completion of Marine Service Technician Apprenticeship levels on both sides of the Salish Sea, with a special celebration of our graduating level 4’s while they wait for their Certification of Qualification results!

Out of Province, we take pride in the continued success of the MST program at the Nova Scotia Boatbuilders Association, and the Working Waterfront Coalition of Whatcom County. Thank you to all the MST’s in Atlantic Canada & the United States for reinforcing Quadrant’s mission of Marine Service Excellence!

The Marine Service Manager course is set to start in November 2026 at our Vancouver facility, as the last few finishers of 2025 complete their certification.

Thank you to the entire community of Marine Service Professionals who have contributed to the success and standard of our school. We’re excited to start our 30th year with more apprentices than ever before, and are humbled by the ever-growing support of our Industry in all aspects of our training. Happy Marine Service Excellence Month!

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