PRINCE Andrew unveiled, on April 17, 2008, the new name of a college which aims to “place Merseyside at the centre of the world’s maritime industry”.
The organisation recently became part of Mersey Maritime, and the prince unveiled a plaque marking its change to “The Maritime and Engineering College North West”.
The Maritime and Engineering college has been given a £1.75m training package designed to make Merseyside a global leader in maritime training – and is the first of its kind to be seen in Europe.
It is supported by Wirral Council and the North West Development Agency along with European funding, and works with hundreds of local maritime-based firms.
Jim Teasdale, chief executive of Mersey Maritime, welcomed the prince’s visit to the site which he said “firmly places Merseyside at the centre of the world’s maritime industry”.
He said: “It will not only bring quality and efficiency benefits to maritime businesses on Merseyside, but will also appeal the global market.”
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