A new marine emergency centre opened Thursday in Owen Sound.
The Algoma Central Corporation Marine Emergency Duties Centre was officially opened at the Georgian College campus in the city.
The $7.5-million, 13,600 sq ft facility is a key part of the college’s renowned Centre for Marine Training and Research.
It will be used extensively by students enrolled in Georgian’s post secondary marine programs as well as by working mariners who require certification or refresher training.
Life-saving training includes firefighting, survival craft, life raft and immersion suit training, as well as first aid.
The Government of Canada provided $1.96-million through the Small Communities Fund for the project, and the Province of Ontario also contributed $1.96-million to this project. Grey County pledged $2-million.
