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The NAFC Marine Centre was established by Shetland Islands Council as a key element of its strategy to support the local fish catching, aquaculture and fish processing industries. In order to support these functions, NAFC diversified into Merchant Navy Training. The vision is to provide high quality resources to support and enhance the development and sustainability of the marine industries. Our mission is to be customer focused leader in maritime training, research and development, marine resources monitoring, inspection, advice and management.

Maritime Training
Recipients of NAFC Training include:

Fishermen
Fish & Shellfish Farmers
Merchant Navy Deck & Engineering Officers and Crew
Shore-Based Engineers
Fish Processing & Other Food Industry Staff
Recreational Sailors
Research and development
Recent NAFC projects include:

Studies of monkfish biology and fisheries
Assessment of local shellfish stocks
Effects of a local landslide on the local shell fish fishery
Monitoring of harmful algal blooms
Studies of farmed cod
Origins of farmed and wild salmon
Trials of novel fishing methods
Monitoring & Inspection
NAFC operates a commercial company called Shetland Seafood Quality Control (SSQC) to provide inspection services, an analytical laboratory service and an environmental monitoring service to local and national companies and organisations.

Marine Advice & Management
The Marine Development Department undertakes a range of statutory functions for the Shetland Islands Council.

UHI Millennium Institute
The College is an active partner in the UHI Millennium Institute which is a partnership of 13 institutions across the Highlands and Islands of Scotland.

Da Haaf Restaurant
For those seeking some of the best seafood in Shetland, NAFC operates its own restaurant, open to the public and located within the main building on the campus.