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FISHERIES AND MARINE INSTITUTE OVERVIEW
INDUSTRIAL RESPONSE AND DEVELOPMENT
The Institute undertakes applied research and engages in
technology transfer and training for our client industries through a
number of specialized Centres.
Centres
A number of Centres operate within each of the three schools
of the Marine Institute, namely the Offshore Safety and
Survival Centre, the Centre for Marine Simulation, the Centre
for Sustainable Aquatic Resources, the Centre for Fisheries
Ecosystems Research, the Centre for Aquaculture and Seafood
Development and the Centre for Applied Ocean Technology.
These are more fully described in the paragraphs under the
headings for each of the three schools.
Affiliated Centre
Associated with the Marine Institute is an arms-length research
and development organization.
Canadian Centre For Fisheries Innovation (CCFI)
The Canadian Centre for Fisheries Innovation (CCFI), founded
in 1989, as a corporate joint initiative of the Marine Institute
and Memorial University, provides scientific services to the
aquaculture and fish harvesting and processing industries.
OFFICE OF THE VICE-PRESIDENT
The vice-president of Memorial University (Marine Institute) is
primarily responsible for the operations of the Marine Institute.
The vice-president of Memorial University (Marine Institute)
reports directly to the president and works in close collaboration
with the Marine Institute’s Executive Committee, as well as the
other vice-presidents and members of the senior management
team of Memorial University. The Office of the Vice-President
includes:
FACILITIES
The Marine Institute’s main campus is located in St. John’s,
within Pippy Park. It consists of classrooms and technical
laboratories in support of its Programs, a flume tank, licensed
seafood processing plant, simulation facilities and a freshwater
aquaculture and research and development facilities.
The Institute’s Offshore and Safety and Survival Centre is located
in Foxtrap, located 30 km from the Institute’s main campus. This
training facility includes an international class marine fire fighting
unit, a survival tank with environmental simulation capabilities,
a helicopter underwater escape trainer and simulated ship
structure which provides a practical experience in controlling and
tinguishing all types of shipboard fires.
The Institute operates a marine base at the Southside of St.
John’s harbor where its vessels are moored and serves as a
base of operations for practical survival training.
The Institute’s newest facility is the Holyrood Marine Base,
located in Holyrood. The Marine Base is Phase I of a three phase
development; the current facility houses the Centre for Applied
Ocean Technology (CTec) classroom and office space; electrical
and mechanical laboratories; a wet gear change, wash-down
and drying area for diving and safety and survival operations;
and equipment storage. Planning is underway for subsequent
development of the Marine Base.
In addition to facilities in St. John’s and surrounding area the
Institute operates the Safety and Emergency Response Training
(SERT) Centre located in Stephenville, which offers training
courses in aviation, marine and industrial safety and emergency
response.
MI International
MI International is the focal point for international programs and
activities of the Marine Institute. The unit brings an international
dimension to the Institute, while enhancing the province’s export
capability, by participating in international development projects
and establishing linkages with other institutions around the world.
Department of Development and Engagement
The Department of Development and Engagement is responsible
for business development, major strategic projects, government
relations, aboriginal affairs and related activities. In addition, the
Department also oversees Regional Engagement, Alumni Affairs
and Development.
Quality Office
The Marine Institute’s Quality Office oversees the management
of the Institute’s quality system. The Institute’s quality system has
been registered to the ISO 9001:1994 standard since 2001, and
since that time has maintained this standard. The Quality System
has provided an umbrella under which all of the core processes,
support processes and regulatory requirements as well as the
accreditation agencies’ requirements have been brought together.
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