The Peterhead-based Scottish Maritime Academy (SMA) has announced the appointment of experienced mariner and trainer Chris Bell (pictured above) as its new centre manager, reports Paul Scott. Part of North East Scotland College (NESCol), the Scottish Maritime Academy provides training…
Andy Read reports on training innovations at the Scottish Maritime Academy I visited the Scottish Maritime Academy in Peterhead last month whilst one of the ‘hybrid’ sessions for the Class II ticket was taking place. Linda Hope, manager of the…
The Scottish Maritime Academy, based in Peterhead, recently piloted Knife Skills as part of the Seafish Introduction to Commercial Fishing course. Students learned about knife skills… Centre manager Linda Hope said: “Knife skills are such a crucial part of the…
Prince Charles visited the Scottish Maritime Academy (SMA) at Peterhead last week, when he met fishermen studying to extend their fishing careers, reports David Linkie. Above: Andrew Reid of Avoch meets HRH The Prince of Wales, watched by Jonathon Dixon, while…
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