Hi All *Scanning Ocean Sectors – A Marine Mammal Observer (MMO) training company and Joint Nature Conservation Committee – JNCC, recognised course for industry and research.* We have years of research behind the effective training of MMOs with courses adapted to the requirements of the clients, and taught by professionals in their specialised fields. With fully trained and experienced MMOs teaching. Each student is *graded* in their certificates to ensure the *quality standard* of the MMO industry is gaining. We are NOT a one day get you a certificate course, we care about the people who are being trained and the industry who are using the trained MMOs *Comments from JNCC about our course* *“……….the course structure, presentations, speakers and overall content was precisely what we would like to see from an MMO course.”* * * *“The **RNLI** **Lifeboat** **College** in **Poole** was a superb choice of venue. The lecture and classroom facilities were very good, with the catering and accommodation being of a very high standard.”* * * *“The course content fulfilled the criteria recommended by JNCC and satisfactorily addressed all aspects relating to the role and obligations of MMOs during seismic surveys.” * * * *“All the speakers on the course had a great deal of relevant expertise and were able to deliver the course material. The course benefited from having people that had specific areas of expertise, who were on hand to discuss and answer any questions from the class.”* * * *“………explained in great detail what was required in order to start work as an MMO” * * * *“………what is required in order for MMOs to work effectively with the crew, JNCC have always advocated that MMOs should establish good working relationships with the crew…………. this issue was reflected very well during the teaching of the course.” * * * *“The personal anecdotes provided ……….throughout the course illustrated the difficulties and conflicts that can arise whilst working offshore and these stories were very good at giving an accurate representation of life as an MMO.”* *“…………..provided a thorough account and interpretation of the key aspects of the JNCC guidelines and demonstrated how to fill in the various marine mammal recording forms.”* We have also trained a number of personnel in leading companies * **JUNE 15TH – 17TH 2009** IS THE **UK** MMO COURSE * *JUNE 18TH -19TH 2009 IS THE **UK** PAM COURSE* * * *JULY 6TH – 8TH 2009** IS THE AUSTRALIAN MMO COURSE* * * *JULY 9TH – 10TH 2009** IS THE AUSTRALIAN PAM COURSE* *This course is booking up quickly so don’t leave it late* Please visit our website for more information and to register for all courses *Note * *When you register for a course the course prices will be sent directly to you* *WE WILL ALSO BE RUNNING A COURSE IN IRELAND 2009 * * * *IN EITHER SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER/NOVEMBER THE DATES HAVE NOT BEEN CONFIRMED YET, BUT IF YOU **ARE** INTERESTED PLEASE CONTACT US THROUGH THE WEBSITE INFORMATION **FORM**. * *Note – There are limited numbers for each course so please book early to avoid disappointment.* If anyone is interested in advertising in our newsletter please contact us for the next issue www.scanningoceansectors.org info@scanningoceansectors.org -- Yvonne Miles 9 Long Street Point Vernon Hervey Bay QLD 4655 Australia 0431 824 063 mob 07 4124 8320 land line info@scanningoceansectors.org www.scanningoceansectors.org