A Students Journey- Part 3
Captain Dereck L. is one of the many seafarers protecting the British Columbia coast, working in the Canadian Coast Guard. His time at sea began at the impressionable [...]
Superstitions at Sea
With the month of October underway, what better a way to celebrate the spookish season than with a look into the superstitions of the marine world? Perhaps not [...]
COVID-19 Update: Vaccine Passport Policy
Due to the recent Vaccine Passport Requirements in British Columbia, Western Maritime Institute has implemented internal policies and procedures, effective October 1st, 2021. Below is our new [...]
A Students Journey- Part 2
Commanding tug boats off the northern tip of Vancouver Island is Captain Pierre W. Like many seafarers, he is a son, a husband, a father and a friend [...]
Deckhand to Captain – A Student’s Journey – Part 1
For almost every seafarer, there is a common goal- gaining the experience, courses and sea time needed to eventually move up the ladder and earn the esteemed title, [...]
From Deckhand to Captain M150GT
The Master 150GT CoC By the time our students are ready for the next step in their professional portfolio as a seafarer, most are looking towards taking command [...]