The School of Ocean Technology (SOT) develops and delivers education, training and applied research and development programs in various aspects of technology as it is used by primary ocean industries. The School’s resources are committed to developing and delivering education and training programs to meet the needs of the ocean sector in Newfoundland and Labrador, and beyond.

The Programs offered by the School of Ocean Technology are as follows:

• Technology Management
• Bachelor of Technology
• Diploma of Technology/Bachelor of Technology (Underwater Vehicles)
• Diploma of Technology/Bachelor of Technology (Ocean Mapping)
• Technician Diploma in Remotely Operated Vehicles

The Centre for Applied Ocean Technology (CTec), located at the Holyrood Marine Base, is the applied research arm of the School of Ocean Technology. Its primary goals are to:

• Undertake pre-commercial, applied research and development in response to the needs of the key ocean industries identified in the Marine Institute’s Vision 20/20 plan.
• Where possible and practical, work collaboratively with the ocean technology community in Newfoundland and Labrador
• Provide work experience and employment opportunities for students and graduates of SOT programs

Activities within CTec are primarily focused in four key areas - ocean mapping, ocean observing systems, ocean instrumentation and underwater intervention.