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Newfoundland college trains future fishermen for modern fleets
Newfoundland moves toward a high tech fishing future with a new College of Fisheries Navigation Marine Engineering and Electronics in St John s. It targets hundreds of graduates for 400 student capacity drawing from across the province and some from elsewhere. Courses cover radar, Decca positioners, sonar, stability, engine rooms, ship design, refrigeration, gear operation and fish biology as students learn from seasoned professionals before going to sea. The program aims to supply Canada s fleets with skilled seamen capable of operating in jet age navigation and automated fisheries.
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