The NAFC Marine Centre is operated by the Shetland Fisheries Training Centre Trust (SFTCT), which is governed by a Board of Trustees: three representing the local seafood industries (one position currently vacant) and seven independent appointees.

SFTCT is registered as a charity in Scotland (Scottish Charity Number SC003715).

Trustees

• David Sandison (Shetland Aquaculture) - Chair
• Martin Leyland (Independent) - Vice-Chair
• Allister Rendall (Independent)
• Brian Isbister (Independent)
• George Sutherland (Independent)
• Grant Cumming (Independent)
• Irene Hambleton (Independent)
• John Goodlad (Independent)
• Simon Collins (Shetland Fishermen's Association)