Wednesday, 24 March 2010

NEW AWARD PRESENTED TO NAFC CADET

A brand new award – sponsored by the Shetland Branch of the Nautical Institute, was presented to NAFC Marine Centre deck cadet Daniel Wilson yesterday (Tuesday 23 March).  

The 'Nautical Institute (Shetland Branch) Prize for Endeavour and Achievement by a First Year Deck Cadet' award acknowledges Daniel’s hard work in his first phase of training. 

Presenting the award, chair of the Shetland Branch, Captain George Sutherland, said: “The Nautical Institute exists to promote standards of excellence in the nautical profession.  The Shetland Branch already enjoys close links with the NAFC Marine Centre and is keen to encourage the next generation of seafarers. 

“I hope that the award of this first Nautical Institute Branch prize will challenge our young mariners to set a steady course towards an exciting and successful future afloat.” 

Commenting on his win, Daniel added: “I'm delighted to win this award, which gives me the confidence to know that, even though I've just begun my training, I'm heading in the right direction.  I'd like to thank my lecturers and classmates for their help and support and, of course, the Nautical Institute for recognising my efforts in this way.  As I head off to sea for my next phase of training, I hope I can continue to make such good progress.”

Daniel, who is originally from Lerwick, is sponsored by Norbulk Shipping Ltd through Clyde Marine Training.

The Nautical Institute (Shetland Branch) Prize for Endeavour and Achievement by a First Year Deck Cadet will become an annual prize. 

Further information from:

Caroline Hepburn, NAFC Marine Centre, tel 01595 772000, email caroline.hepburn@nafc.uhi.ac.uk  or visit www.nafc.ac.uk 

Or, Louise Rosie, Shaw Marketing and Design Ltd, tel 01595 692465, email louise.rosie@shaw-online.com  or visit www.shaw-online.com