Quadrant Marine: Reserve Your 2024 – 2025 MST Seat Now!

Mar 12, 2024

For those of you ready to take the next step in your professional career, Quadrant Marine has opened applications for the 2024 – 2025 school year. Quadrant Marine Institute is proud to offer accessible hybrid training to all students, with industry professionals at the helm of each unit.

Apprenticeship can be an investment in your employees, or into yourself. And the return of that investment comes in many forms: employee retention, tax rebates, skilled labour on projects big and small, and of course, the knowledge that comes with four years of technical training. Certification can elevate any business, and the real-world training apprentices receive at Quadrant are an asset to any company.

Regardless of where you are in BC or Canada, Quadrant Marine has the right training solution for you. With classrooms out of Sidney, Nanaimo, and Vancouver we’re excited to welcome the next class of Skilled Marine Service professionals in the fall.

Space is limited and seats have already started to fill up so APPLY NOW to reserve your spot!

www.quadrantmarine.com

Good Advice that You Can Share – Is Your Boat Ready for the Season?

Every year, thousands of boaters go out on the water without the proper safety equipment that is required by law. This equipment can be of great benefit and comfort and can mean the difference between a great day out on the water and a potential disaster.

Required items vary depending on boat length but here is a list of things that you should ensure are on board, in good working condition and within reach each time you go out:

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Just Launched

Marine SCA Proudly Introduces Tuccoli Marine

Marine SCA, now representing several European boat manufacturers, proudly introduces Tuccoli Marine, an Italian brand recognized for premium craftsmanship, performance, and innovative fishing boat design.

Tuccoli, a 70-year-old shipyard, reinterprets the fishing boat, transforming its concept for versatility. Technical and functional to satisfy even professional fishermen, Tuccoli boats are now designed as recreational yachts, where nothing is left to chance…

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Scanstrut Wins Red Dot Award

Scanstrut, a global leader in outdoor technology, is proud to announce that its Ventura Series has been awarded a Red Dot Award: Product Design 2026, one of the world’s most prestigious and internationally recognised marks of design excellence. The Ventura Series was recognised by the Red Dot Jury for its exceptional design quality, combining precision engineering, intuitive functionality and a refined, cohesive aesthetic. It delivers a fully integrated range of exterior utility solutions, including 12V power, USB-C charging, solar, water, TV and mains connections, all within a compact, low-profile and unified design language.

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