The Marine Institute’s 2003 graduation ceremonies went ahead June 13. This year’s ceremonies featured speakers Dr. Axel Meisen, president and vice-chancellor, Leslie O’Reilly, MI executive director, David Vardy, director, Public Policy Research Centre, and a student address by Finn Johnsen, a diploma of technology graduate in nautical science. The Marine Institute also released its Annual Review for 2002-2003.

Certificates, diplomas and advanced diplomas were presented in the following disciplines: aquaculture, coastal zone management, food production quality, food safety, marine diesel mechanic, offshore structural steel/plate fitter, marine engineering, marine environmental, marine engineering systems design, nautical science, and naval architecture.