| C-ASD | MI International | OSSC | SERT |CSAR | CMS | OIA |

The Centre for Aquaculture and Seafood Development (C-ASD) offers a high level of applied scientific and technical expertise and support for the seafood processing and aquaculture industries. C-ASD is dedicated to enhancing the competitiveness and future growth of these sectors by working with industrial clients in the areas of applied research and development, technology transfer and advisory services, and support for education and training.

C-ASD hosts a modern aquaculture research facility comprised of recirculating systems that are capable of using fresh or salt water. Quarantine and histopathology laboratories are included within this facility. C-ASD also operates two food pilot plant facilities. The Marine Institute Plant is both provincially and federally registered, and has approved QMP program in place. The Mount Scio Pilot Plant facility is unregistered and as such is available for R&D efforts without regulatory constraints. To find our more about Centre for Aquaculture and Seafood Development visit our website at http://mi.mun.ca/casd/.

Welcome to MI International, the focal point for international programmes and activities at the Marine Institute.  Over its fifteen year history MI International has built extensive knowledge and understanding of international issues, agency structures and approaches.  Opportunities for involvement in the international arena has been provided to students, graduates, faculty and staff through more than 60 funded projects in over 30 countries (from Argentina to Zanzibar).  To find out more about MI International visit our website at http://mi.mun.ca/mi_international/.

The Marine Institute's Offshore Safety and Survival Centre (OSSC) is dedicated to delivering the highest quality of safety, survival and emergency response training to the companies and individuals engaged in such industries as shipping, offshore petroleum,
fishing, emergency response, firefighting, and the aviation industry. The OSSC also works closely with industry, researchers and industry associations to improve safety technologies and practices and can design and customized courses to meet the specific
training needs of its clients.

Operating from two campuses, the OSSC's world-class facilities include: a survival tank, helicopter underwater escape trainer; fire training grounds, a marine base with launching systems; rescue capsules and fast rescue craft; and a large ocean-going vessel.

To find our more about the Offshore Survival and Safety Centre visit our website http://mi.mun.ca/ossc/

Safey and Emergency Response Training (SERT) Centre

Be ready for the challenge. Train at the Safety and Emergency Response Training (SERT) Centre in Stephenville, Newfoundland and Labrador. The SERT Centre is one of the premiere fire training facilities in Canada with the capability and equipment to provide Aircraft Rescue & Firefighting, Structural, Marine & Industrial Firefighting Training.

To find our more about the Safety and Emergency Response Training Centre visit our website http://mi.mun.ca/sert/

The Center for Sustainable Aquatic Resources is a unit of the School of Fisheries at the Marine Institute in St. John’s, Newfoundland.  Previously known as the Fisheries Technology Unit, it is home of the World’s largest flume tank.
 
CSAR addresses the specific needs of fishers and fishing gear manufacturers, by undertaking industrial research and development, technology transfer, and information support on a general basis as well as on a contract or joint venture basis.

The Centre for Marine Simulation (CMS) is an operational unit of the School of Maritime Studies at the Marine Institute in St. John's, Newfoundland. The Centre started its operation in April 1994. It comprises of six (6) most modern simulation facilities:

• Full Mission Ship Bridge Simulator
• Ballast Control and Cargo Operations Simulator (MODU and Tanker operations)
• Dynamic Positioning Simulator
• Navigation and Blind Pilotage Simulator
• Propulsion Plant Simulator
• GMDSS Simulator

Visit our website at http://www.mi.mun.ca/cms


Office Of Industrial Assistance

The Marine Institute’s Office of Industrial Assistance, (OIA) in collaboration with the Canadian Technology Network (CTN) offers access to technological and related business assistance for entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized enterprises (SME’s).

CTN, an initiative of the Industrial Research Assistance Program of the National Research Council, is a network integrator, bringing together the various innovation players at the local, multi-regional, national and international levels. CTN provides integrated, accessible pathways to information and services relevant to small and medium-size enterprises (SME’s).  Visit: http://ctn-rct.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca

The OIA will offer SMEs access to the necessary tools for successful ventures, including technical assistance, resources and facilities access as well as financial, marketing or management services. Whether you are just beginning to formulate an idea, in the midst of project development, or on the verge of going to market, the OIA can help you move ahead.

Visit our website at http://www.mi.mun.ca/oia