Apr 13, 2021
Marine Service Technicians (MSTs) are the people responsible for keeping boats afloat, and they are in high demand. During a time when many industries are struggling, BC’s marine service industry is growing – and right now, a great number of companies are actively looking for long-term, skilled employees. From new builds to maintenance, survey, refit and repair, MSTs do it all.
“Our coastline is one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world… I think people are going to continue to come here to use it, so marine technicians are always going to be required,” says Sarah White, partner, Yacht Associates International.
A wide variety of careers in the marine industry are available to people with a passion for boats, who love a lifestyle by the water, variety and diversity in their daily work, good pay and year-round stability. If this sounds exciting but you need some skills, apprenticeship training – and ultimately, certification – is the first step.
Quadrant Marine Institute is celebrating 25 years of providing technical training for rewarding careers in BC. Through a blend of hands-on skill development, technical theory and workplace practice, Quadrant’s apprentices graduate from the program with an MST Journeyperson ticket. Quadrant’s apprentices learn the basics of “whole boat” construction and repair, covering almost every trade from metal, wood or composite structures to electrical, mechanical, paint and refinishing, interior systems, rigging, support services and more.
“Why would you consider this career? Well, because you’re brave! Because you’re going to take a shot at something that is not commonly recognized as a career path. Not because it isn’t, but because most people don’t know about it. I remember enormous pride offered to people who could do with their hands pretty amazing things,” explains Campbell Black, founder, Blackline Marine.
Whether you dream of sail or power, kayaks or yachts, a career and training in marine service is sure to float your boat! Registration is now open for Fall 2021 apprenticeship training – find out more and apply today. View industry-wide job postings on our career page. Be sure to follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn: @quadrantmarineinstitute.
For more information, contact:
Tiffany Moore
Community Relations Administrator
778.350.4648
www.quadrantmarine.com
Quadrant Marine Institute Celebrates 25 Years of Training for Rewarding Careers Marine Service Technicians Float Your Boat
Marine Industry Career Path: Brett Ramsey
Wendy and Brett Ramsey
Boating Industry Canada is kicking off its Marine Industry Career Path series once again. For the first installments this year, we have two subjects to highlight. Introducing Wendy and Brett Ramsey!
The Ramsey’s have been working in the marine industry for many years but have both had unique paths in getting to where they are now. They’ve also been working on an impactful pilot project for a long time, which will now be launching this spring. The focus of this initiative is to bring more young people into the marine industry.
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Launchings
Bayliner expands its Award-Winning M Series launching the all-new M19 at the Miami International Boat Show
Building on its award-winning M Series, Bayliner unveiled the all-new M19 at the Miami International Boat Show. The M19 joins the M Series lineup of the M15 and M17 delivering the stability and versatility the series is known for with a focus on expanding boater participation through its intuitive design, ease of maintenance and inclusive price point.
With an overall length of 19 feet and starting at $30,995 USD, the M19 is built on an improved M-hull foundation offering increased stability and automotive style handling for familiarity to appeal to the next generation of boaters. The M19 features an upgraded nine-person capacity and is watersports capable for a full day of adventure on the water.
Compact Antenna Brings TV/FM Onboard
Televisions on a boat are increasingly commonplace. With the simple-to-install Glomex Avior VT300 Omnidirectional TV/FM antenna from GA Communications, it's never been easier to bring analog and digital broadcasts onboard—at a price that's hard to ignore.
The most noticeable feature of the Avior VT300 antenna is its compact white, anti-yellowing radome. At only 4" dia. x 8" H and 8.8 oz., it's specifically made for smaller boats that can't accommodate large TV antenna domes and only need short range reception, depending on height and conditions. The amplifier allows the antenna to have an increase in gain with a 24.5 dB average to receive vertical and horizontal polarized TV signals simultaneously from 360°.
People
Airmar hires Suzanne Hawley as Brand Manager
The Leader in Ultrasonic Technology and Multi-sensor Solutions Continues to Grow in Talent and Innovation. AIRMAR® Technology Corporation, a world leader in ultrasonic transducers and Chirp technology, has named Suzanne Hawley as the Brand Manager for the company’s wholly owned distributor, Gemeco Marine Electronics Specialists, located in Lake City, SC.
Hawley comes to Airmar with extensive marketing and PR experience in the marine electronics industry including 20 years as the owner of Hawley Communications, a consulting agency focused on creative marketing solutions for businesses in the recreational boating industry.
