Posts Tagged ‘NAFC Marine Centre’
Orkney jobs boost for Cooke’s new salmon farm
FIVE full-time, permanent jobs have been created by Cooke Aquaculture’s new organic salmon farm in Orkney, which starts production in the spring. And there are hopes that the number of direct and indirect jobs will increase once a second site opens in 2021, the company said. Four residents from Stronsay have been recruited and successfully…
Read MoreNAFC trainers chalk up 45 years in \’classroom\’
SHETLAND’S NAFC Marine Centre has marked the long service of two staff who have worked there for a total of 45 years. Caroline Hepburn, who celebrates 25 years at the centre, joined the then Shetland Fishermen’s Training Association (SFTA) in October 1998. She worked with the late Gussie Angus to organise training for the local…
Read MoreNAFC trainers chalk up 45 years in \’classroom\’
SHETLAND’S NAFC Marine Centre has marked the long service of two staff who have worked there for a total of 45 years. Caroline Hepburn, who celebrates 25 years at the centre, joined the then Shetland Fishermen’s Training Association (SFTA) in October 1998. She worked with the late Gussie Angus to organise training for the local…
Read MoreAquaculture student in national awards shortlist
A SHETLAND based aquaculture student has been named as a finalist in the British Education Awards. Emma Rochester, who is enrolled on the NAFC Marine Centre\’s level 3 Modern Apprenticeship in Aquaculture, works for Cooke Aquaculture on Yell. She was nominated for the award by the NAFC’s section leader for aquaculture training, Stuart Fitzsimmons. He…
Read MoreFishermen to provide stocks data
WORK on a pioneering self-sampling scheme where Scotland’s mackerel and herring fishermen participate in gathering scientific data on fish stocks is gradually gathering pace. In a programme co-ordinated by Dr Steven Mackinson, chief scientific officer for the Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association, a feasibility study is currently underway into launching the programme. Once completed, this will…
Read MoreSalmon farmer a top investor in people
INVESTMENT in jobs and skills within Scotland’s rural communities has helped earn one of the country’s leading salmon farmers a rare accolade. Scottish Sea Farms has won an Investors in People (IIP) platinum accreditation, the highest possible IIP status. At the same time, the company has retained its Investors in Young People Good Practice Award…
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