Located in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, at the edge of the North Atlantic Ocean, the Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial
University of Newfoundland (Marine Institute or MI) was established in 1964 and has grown to become the most comprehensive oceans institute in North America.

A prominent campus of the University, MI combines world-class facilities, educational programs, and highly qualified people to pursue its vision of being a world oceans institute, ever advancing its global reputation for ocean excellence. It’s a reputation supported by three schools and seven industrial training and applied research centres that link teaching and learning, research and creative activity with the needs and opportunities of students, alumni, and industry partners.

MI’s Office of Research and leading researchers champion a hands-on approach and a results-oriented culture to deliver innovative, industry driven solutions. It’s Department of Academic and Student Affairs, together with faculty and staff, foster student and alumni success and ensure the growth and development of Marine Institute’s academic programs.

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At the edge of the harsh North Atlantic Ocean, discover a training facility of a different class. Meet the Marine Institute’s Centre for Marine Simulation... North America’s most advanced marine simulation solutions provider. We have an edge of our own. High fidelity, state-of-the-art technology, 360° visuals, and motion systems that provide our clients with unprecedented realism. Our objective is simple: Improve operational efficiency by enhancing a mariner’s knowledge, skill, and confidence.

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The Journal of Ocean Technology is an open access, no author fees, ocean technology periodical published by the Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland. It sparks curiosity and connections among a community of global innovators who explore ocean technology.

Through informative essays, short articles, and peer-reviewed technical (research) papers on technology and engineering, each issue expands global knowledge and understanding of ocean technologies and promotes innovation that contributes to responsible ocean utilization and management. The JOT is published online quarterly with each issue focusing on a different ocean technology theme, such as marine recreation; technology; fisheries; aquaculture and biodiversity; energy; sovereignty and defence; marine transportation; environment, safety, and security.

The mandate of the Marine Institute is to provide education and training, applied research and technology transfer in support of our client industries on a national and international basis. Overall, the Marine Institute is committed to providing a learning environment in which students can reach their full potential. We aim to design and deliver programs that provide graduates with highly competitive skills and abilities. We encourage excellence in teaching and learning, and seek to provide the industrial community with relevant, high quality, applied research and technology transfer.

This mission provides for the development of the Institute as an industrially relevant institution. A range of Doctoral, Master, and Bachelor Degree, Advanced Diploma, Diploma of Technology, Post Graduate Certificate, Technician Diploma and Technical Certificate programs are offered, together with a variety of industry-oriented short courses. The Marine Institute’s vision for the future is: To Guide Newfoundland and Labrador to the World Through Global Leadership in Applied Oceans Education and Research. This vision will shape the goals of the Institute, guide its activities, strengthen its expertise, and advance its reputation for ocean excellence globally.

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