Seafood & Maritime Training

Two Dave’s at the Rotary Club of Kingston

Seafood and Maritime Training (SMT) Trainers- Dave Kinder and Dave Peberdy recently visited the Rotary Club of Kingston to deliver a presentation on the training services offered by SMT.

Their talk highlighted the diverse areas SMT covers, including seafood, maritime, diving, and aquaculture. Drawing on their extensive professional backgrounds as Masters, in shipping operations, marine engineering, diving, and training, the Dave’s provided valuable insights into the industry’s training needs and opportunities.

From left: David Peberdy and David Kinder at the Rotary club of Kingston.

The presentation was well received by Rotary members, with Dave Kinder commenting that he enjoyed the experience so much he has volunteered to return and present again next year.

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