Posted: October 8, 2015
JFC Marine will host the ‘Innovating the future of Marine Navigation Safety’ Conference at The Harbour Hotel in Galway City, Ireland on 15th and 16th October 2015, marking the launch of the JFC Marine brand and portfolio of marine aids to navigation to the European market.
International buyers will travel to Galway to attend the two day conference, visit the JFC Manufacturing plant in Tuam and participate in round table discussions on future innovations on marine navigation safety.
Marine Navigation Safety Topic of upcoming JFC Marine conference
Marking the launch of JFC Marine on the International market John Concannon will host the ‘Innovating the future of Marine Navigation Safety’ Conference in conjunction with Commissioners of Irish Lights, Carmanah Sabik, Smart Bay Ireland Ltd. and Geomara at The Harbour Hotel in Galway City, Ireland on 15th and 16th October 2015.– please refer to schedule. https://gallery.mailchimp.com/987031ff23d764c36880ac300/files/JFC_Marine_Conference_2015.pdf Amongst those attending will be bodies responsible for marine navigation safety, marine professionals, waterway and port authorities throughout Ireland and the UK as well as potential international buyers.
The two day conference involves speakers from the Commissioners of Irish Lights, Carmanah Sabik, Smart Bay Ireland Ltd. and Geomara who will give their insights into future innovations in marine navigation safety. The use of technology and data collection and analysis will radically improve the safety of future marine navigation. JFC Marine with their new portfolio of products are well positioned to play their part in these improvements and plan to take a market share globally. Taking in the wild atlantic way, attendees will visit the JFC Manufacturing plant in Tuam and participate in round table on new ideas.
The JFC Marine portfolio includes Navigation Buoys and Solar Marine Lanterns (Beacons) as well as monitoring and control systems for marine applications. Having successfully trialled and tested the JFC Marine range, these are now in use by mariners, coast guards, major port authorities internationally.
Background on JFC Marine
JFC Marine is being headed up by Colin Concannon who has spearheaded the research, development and marketing stages of this new division. His father, John Concannon is founder and Managing Director of JFC Manufacturing; head office is based in Tuam, Co. Galway; annual turnover approx. €50m with 200 employees. JFC has a solid track record of manufacturing innovative, quality products over the last three decades using a sophisticated plastic rotational moulding system, serving agriculture, aquaculture and construction sectors. With sales offices and manufacturing facilities in Ireland, the UK, the Netherlands, Poland and South Africa JFC has built a reputation internationally for outstanding quality and innovation in product design, R&D and production.
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Posted: October 2, 2015
Building on the success of this year’s awareness-raising campaign – which saw more than one hundred businesses and organisations supporting the annual initiative – in 2016 Seafarers Awareness Week will promote maritime job opportunities, both at sea and ashore, and will also focus on increasing young children’s knowledge of our industry with the theme of the week being ‘Maritime Jobs for Future Generations’
We will use Seafarers Awareness Week to publicise helpful sources of UK & Irish employment information, including Careers at Sea, the Maritime Skills Alliance and Seavision. And in a parallel promotion, Seafarers UK will be encouraging primary schools to organise ‘non uniform days’ – with children dressing up in nautically-inspired costumes.
NMCI Services will once again be taking part in Seafarers Awareness week so if you’re interested in joining our campaign please email our Marketing Executive Helena: Helena.day@nmci.ie
More information will follow shortly, so please save the date 20-26 June 2016 and add the logo above to your website to show your support.
And please don’t forget to follow and interact with their social media – Twitter (@SeafarersWeek) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/SeafarersAwarenessWeek).
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Life at sea has always appealed to those who want to combine travel with a challenging career offering exciting rewards. This is the life for those who relish the challenge of working with the sea.
The National Maritime College of Ireland (NMCI) is set to open it’s doors to the public for the annual College Open Day on October 22nd. From transition year students, to leaving certificate students to teachers and parents, the NMCI will be brought to life on the day. The college will open from 10:00 until 15:00 where members of the public will have an opportunity to tour the state of the art facilities at the NMCI, a $100million dollar facility, Europe’s leading Maritime College.
If you think a Maritime Career is for you then this is the day where you can find out about the different degree courses which are on offer at the NMCI. Whether a B.Eng. in Marine Electrotechnology, B.Eng. in Marine Engineering or a B.Sc in Nautical Science peaks your interest you will have an opportunity to find out about each of the courses on the day. As Ireland’s designated centre for the education and training of personnel for the Merchant Marine, NMCI can provide you with the education to get started with a career at sea. Want further details on each of our degree courses? Click here.
A recent study by Drewry estimates the current officer supply to be 610,000, representing a shortfall of 19,000 personnel. This shortfall is forecast to rise to 21,700 by 2018 given that there will be a requirement for an additional 38,500 officers by this time. This highglights the shortgae of seafarers and confirms the need for recruitment and training well into the future to meet international needs. This demand for seafarers means that those who graduate from the NMCI are in demand amongst the Industry. As there is a placement element amongst these courses we have partnered with key industry leaders to give our students seagoing time. A number of our industry partners will also be present on October 22nd to discuss employment opportunities with students.
If you believe a Maritime Career is for you then why not visit us here at the NMCI on October 22nd. Take the journey with the NMCI.
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Posted: September 17, 2015
The 2015 Irish Maritime Forum will take place at the National Maritime College of Ireland (NMCI) in Ringaskiddy on Friday, September 25th, and will be officially opened by the Minister for Agriculture Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney, TD. The forum will look at the ocean of opportunities that exist within the sector and concentrate on the key drivers that are set to change the sector in the future.
“The themes of this year’s conference, “Success through Synergy – an Innovation & Dynamic approach to the future” is something that goes to the very core of the NMCI’s business model” says Conor Mowlds, Head of College at the NMCI “Our growth and success over the last years, both here and abroad, has been based on working closely with business partners, clients, and stakeholders, to determine what the market needs and responding to it effectively. In its very essence, supporting the College the country wants, by providing the College the country needs.”
The 2015 Irish Maritime Forum is aimed at both organisations and professionals operating within the broad maritime industry in Ireland. It will begin with an overview of the industry by Fergal O’Brien (IBEC) and Liam Lacey (Director of the IMDO) and will also feature a Maritime Skills Panel Discussion which will discuss the need for skilled personnel within the maritime sector. Cpt. Paul O”Regan, Harbour Master for the Port of Cork, will present “Irish Ports – Gateways for sustainable logistic growth … or potential bottlenecks” and Cpt. Kevin Richardson, AFNI, will discuss the critical role of the harbour master in a successful port business. Other highlights include Jane O’Keeffe, Logistics & Supply Chain course coordinator at NMCI, discussing issues facing the extended maritime sector in respect of, and adaptation to, climate change.
The 2015 Irish Maritime Forum ,“Success through Synergy – an Innovative & Dynamic approach to the future” will provide maritime professionals with an opportunity to gain insight into the current industry obstacles and future industry plans. Attendees will have an opportunity to question key industry leaders on their plans and how they approach obstacles they are faced with. The Forum will also highlight key areas where synergies need to be developed in order to put Ireland at the forefront of the Maritime Sector, worldwide.
Further details via: www.irishmaritimeforum.ie / 021-4335736
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Posted: September 15, 2015
The official countdown to the 2015 Irish Maritime Forum has begun with only 11 days until the event will take place at the NMCI on September 25th. Join the discussion- have your say.
We, the National Maritime College of Ireland, are delighted to announce that we are the official organisers for this year’s Irish Maritime Forum which is set to take place on September 25th at the NMCI. To date we have had a great response to the upcoming event with Copius Resources, Irish Mainport Holdings Ltd., Ardmore Shipping Services Ireland Ltd., the Irish Ports Authority, the Port of Cork and NMCI Services sponsoring elements of the event.
So, why attend?
The Maritime Industry Forum is a great opportunity for maritime professionals to gain an insight into the current industry obstacles and future industry plans within the broad maritime sector. Not only will key industry leaders speak about the current issues they face but they will look at how they can be overcome by working together. Individual attendees will have an opportunity to question the key industry leaders on their plans and how they approach obstacles they are faced with.
The Forum will also highlight key areas where synergies need to be developed in order to put the Ireland at the forefront of the Maritime Sector worldwide.
The event which will be formally opened by Minister Simon Coveney will begin with an overview of the Maritime Industry by Fergal O’Brien (IBEC) and Liam Lacey (Director of the IMDO). Following on from giving an overview of both the economy and the maritime sector Jonathan Healy will MC a Maritime Skills Panel Discussion with Conor Mowlds, Cormac Gebreurs, Rory McGuire, Captain Dave Elliott and Captain Kevin Allen. The panel will discuss the need for skilled personnel within the maritime sector. With representatives from the Port Sector, Research & Innovation sector, the NMCI and the recruitment sector this panel should give a good overview of the needs of the sector in terms of training and recruitment.
Following on from the Panel Discussion the Forum will lead on to the “Port Sector” where Captain Paul O’Regan, Harbour Master for the Port of Cork, will present “Irish Ports – Gateways for sustainable Logistic growth…or potential bottlenecks”. This will then be followed by Captain Kevin Richardson, AFNI, will discuss “The Critical Role of Harbour Master in a successful Port Business”. Captain Harry McClenahan, Navigation Services Manager with CIL, will be discussing how we can work together “To deliver Berth to Berth e-navigation services” while Jane O’Keeffe, Logistics & Supply Chain course coordinator at the NMCI, will examine the “Issues facing the extended maritime sector in respect of impacts of, and adaptation to climate change”.
The Offshore & Renewable Sector (Sponsored by Irish Mainport Holdings Ltd.) will see Prof. Conchúr Ó Brádaigh examine the prospects for “Marine Renewable Energy” which Tommy Furey from Infomar will look at “Mapping our Maritime Future” which will lead into the Marine Tourism & Leisure Sector where Dr.Connie Kelleher discuss the numerous shipwrecks sites on Irish Coast. Dave Ward from CIL will then talk about the “”Great Lighthouses of Ireland” and how they aid in the navigation of the Irish Coast. The category will then be closed off by Dr.Amaya Vega where she will speak about the “Atlantic Action Plan”.
The day will end on a high note with an interactive piece by Aidan Mulcahy of M3TV Productions who will showcase “Lighting up the Lusitania” to the conference attendees.
For further details check out www.irishmaritimeforum.ie and for bookings click here https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/irish-maritime-forum-2015-tickets-18113269276
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