Quebec City, April 29, 2019 — Mr. Paul Racicot, Director of the Maritime Simulation and Resource Centre (MSRC), is pleased to announce the arrival of Emanuel Huard to its team. Mr. Huard took over his duties as instructor on March 11.

Emanuel Huard is a graduate of the Institut Maritime du Québec and holds an unlimited chief officer certificate. Prior to joining the MSRC, Emanuel was first mate on board passenger ships and private yachts, the most recent being The World, a private luxury residential vessel. Mr. Huard has a vast experience in various fields of navigation, including conventional and azimuthally propelled vessels, ice navigation in the Arctic and Antarctic, and expeditions outside regular shipping routes. In 2017, he also participated in the Guinness record for the world’s southernmost ship, the Ross Sea in Antarctica.

“Mr. Huard’s arrival is a testament to the MSRC’s growth. His extensive navigation experience will be an undeniable asset to the Centre,” stated Mr. Racicot.

“I am excited to take up this new challenge with the MSRC and look forward to working with this team of professionals. I am fortunate to join such a respected and world-renowned company,” noted Mr. Huard.

About the MSRC
Designed and operated by pilots for pilots, the Maritime Simulation and Resource Centre (MSRC) provides advanced marine pilot training and is also a world-class turnkey port procedural development facility. Founded in 2005, the MSRC is a division of the Corporation of Lower St. Lawrence Pilots. Visit us at: www.sim-pilot.com.

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Maritime Simulation and Resource Centre
Paul Racicot
418-692-0183
pracicot@sim-pilot.com
www.sim-pilot.com