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Devon Leslie, who recently completed his Certificate IV in Aquaculture with Seafood and Maritime Training, has started the year with an exciting career move, taking on the role of Manager at Smithton Shellfish in late January. We spoke with Devon about how undertaking the Certificate IV helped prepare him for

In recent years, anyone who has completed a Certificate III in Aquaculture will likely have had the privilege of being trained by Dr Carryn Manicom, who delivers our Water Quality training. Carryn brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the course, along with a genuine passion for the environment

Annual Fundraiser ‘Rotary Club of Hobart Sail’ Day 2026 on the 27th of February Dave Kinder of Seafood and Maritime Training offered a hand mastering Mustique. The cruise took the people on board down the River Derwent through the   D’Entrecasteaux Channel to Rat Bay where they anchored. The day saw

SMT trainers recently came together for a Professional Development Day that proved to be both productive and enjoyable, with 100% of attendees agreeing the session met its objectives and was well worth the time. The day focused on fresh ideas to boost student engagement, reflect on teaching practices, and share

Seafood and Maritime Training (SMT) closed out 2025 with a strong focus on delivering training in regional areas across Tasmania. SMT delivered DMLA, Coxswain Deck and Coxswain Engineering courses in Strahan during November. In addition, Coxswain Deck courses were held in Smithton in October and St Helens in December. Looking

To celebrate the end of another wonderful year of training, SMT hosted a relaxed end-of-year BBQ to thank our staff, trainers, board members and industry partners who help make SMT what it is. The event was held in conjunction with The b kinder foundation, with SMT proudly recognised as a

The end of last year saw Seafood and Maritime Training (SMT) host visits from Korean school students keen to undertake aquaculture education and pursue careers in the industry. A large group of thirty-five students from the Korea Marine Meister High School (KMMHS) spent four days in Southern Tasmania learning about

Challenging times for 2026 This year the industry and Seafood and Maritime Training (SMT) are faced with a decline in government subsidy support on two fronts. We have been unable to secure enough training subsidies to meet the training demands of the Tasmanian Seafood and Maritime industry for its workers

Seventeen learners recently completed SMT’s Finfish Production and Husbandry course, held during the final week of October. The program, part of the Certificate III in Aquaculture, brought together a diverse mix of participants from across Tasmania’s aquaculture sector, from finfish farms to hatcheries, all eager to deepen their skills and

Good story of Chris Claridge’s career pathway and how he supported industry.

SMT is committed to supporting training opportunities in regional areas across Tasmania. This year we have successfully facilitated courses in Smithton and Strahan, with more regional delivery planned. Looking ahead, a Coxswain Deck course in St Helens will be running in early December. If you’re in St Helens and interested

As part of the Shellfish Futures conference held on 11–12 September, SMT hosted a special Beer ‘n’ Sims night.

SMT sends a fond farewell to our Certificate IV in Aquaculture trainer, Mick Hortle, as he enters retirement.

SMT was proud to host AMSA’s in-house Master 45 Orals again this year, giving our students the opportunity to complete their assessments in the same environment where their training took place.