Pictured at the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Tawazun Safety Security & Disaster Management City L.L.C. and the National Maritime College of Ireland are Mr. Michael Delaney, Acting Head of College, NMCI and Mr. Khaleefa Al Hemairi, Acting General Manager, Tawazun.

BARRY ROCHE, Southern Correspondent, Irish Times. Feb 14th 2013

“The National Maritime College of Ireland is set to develop further this year with the provision of training programmes and consultancy services in the Middle East and Asia, it has emerged.

NMCI is a constituent college of Cork Institute of Technology (CIT), whose president, Dr Brendan Murphy, confirmed today that both research and training at the college is to expand.

Speaking at a conferring ceremony for some 72 graduates at NMCI, Dr Murphy said 10 full time research posts have been created at the college in the past year.

“This growth in R&D has warranted the establishment and branding of the NMCI’s own research centre, something which will take place in the very near future,” he said.

This year, NMCI’s commercial wing, NMCI Services, is set to provide training and consultancy services in the UAE, the Gulf region, Vietnam and Malaysia, he added.

Located on a 10-acre site at Ringaskiddy in Cork Harbour, the NMCI was set up to serve the training requirements of the School of Nautical Studies, CIT and the Irish Naval Service.”

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“Last Updated:20 Nov 12

Tawazun Safety Security and Disaster Management City signs agreements with global training organizations

Abu Dhabi, November 20 2012:

Tawazun Safety Security and Disaster Management City (TSSDMC), a Tawazun Holding subsidiary offering multi-agency training for emergency preparedness and crisis management, has signed agreements with two international training providers.

The first agreement was signed with the Canada-based Ontario Fire Academy (OFA) which will see TSSDMC’s UAE-based Oil & Gas clients taught the skills required to be qualified Level 1 and 2 Fire Fighters. TSSDMC will work with the OFA to design, develop, and deliver short courses and programs as per the internationally-recognized standards of the US National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

The second agreement was signed with a Dutch firm, Competency Management Group (CMG), who together with their educational partner the National Maritime College of Ireland (NMCI), will develop curriculum and deliver training that comply with international standards. The training will be provided to TSSDMC’s clients such as the UAE Armed Forces, UAE Navy, Coastguard as well as companies from the Oil &Gas and other sectors.

Khaleefa Al Hemairi, Project Director for TSSDMC said: “We are committed to providing the best possible education and training in the fields of safety, security, emergency preparedness and disaster management by collaborating with a hand-picked selection of international partners. By doing this, we hope to further

strengthen the UAE’s capability to mitigate the impact of natural disaster or man-made crisis and maintain overall business continuity.

“We are confident that with these new agreements with the Ontario Fire Academy and Competency Management Group, we can help prepare UAE industries and communities to effectively respond to emergencies, decrease the number of fatalities and reduce damage to infrastructure and property,” he added.

TSSDMC – together with its collaborative partners – will deliver technical vocational and professional training that fuses scenario-based live training with virtual

simulation.”

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About Tawazun Holding

Tawazun Holding is a strategic investment firm focused on the long-term development of UAE’s industrial manufacturing and technology capabilities and

knowledge-transfer with a specific focus on the defense sector.

Established in 2007 as a fully owned subsidiary of Tawazun Economic Council, Tawazun Holding’s mission is to develop profitable ventures through industrial partnerships and strategic investments that add to the country’s industrial manufacturing layer in the areas of defense, defense manufacturing and manufacturing technology.

For more information please contact:

Saif Ali Al Marzooqi

Associate Director – Corporate Communications

Tel: +971 2 6160163

Email: salmarzooqi@tawazun.ae”

© Press Release 2012

Course 1    The Marine Environment and its Sustainable Use
University College Cork, June 14 – 27, 2012
Academic Directors: Professor John Benzie & Dr Andy Wheeler

Course 2    Galway Bay’s Atlantic Margin: Marine, Earth Science and Cultural Perspectives
National University of Ireland, Galway, June 29 – July 12, 2012
Academic Directors: Professor Martin Feely & Dr Martin White

Each course incorporates practical seagoing training onboard the National Research Vessel, the RV Celtic Voyager with students conducting offshore surveys designed, for example, to map the historic wreck of the Lusitania or to monitor Marine Protected Areas. The courses are attached to, and awarded credits by, the partner Universities which will give students access to their academic and scientific resources.

Prospective Students
The Summer School is aimed at final year undergraduate students (seniors) and early postgraduate students (masters) and will therefore be accredited to level 8 of the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ). Students can opt to take either course within the Summer School but are advised to take both.

Academic Programme
Academic direction of the Summer School will be provided jointly by NUI Galway and University College Cork. Students will be registered at both Universities.

Accreditation
Each course carries 10 ECTS Credits/5 Semester Hour Credits at undergraduate level. (Level 8, Irish National Framework of Qualifications). Total credits offered for the 4-week Summer School is 20 ECTS/10 Semester Hour Credits. Accreditation for each course will be awarded, and transcripts will be issued, by the host institution. For students who successfully complete both courses, a Certificate of Completion will be issued jointly by the two accrediting Universities. Successful completion of PST training in Course 1 also leads to the award of an internationally recognised (STCW95) maritime qualification, required for work on offshore research vessels.

Details below of the course that will take place in the NMCI.

The Marine Environment and its Sustainable Use.

Dates: June 14 – 27, 2012

Directors: Prof. John Benzie and Dr. Andrew Wheeler,

University College Cork

Location: Cork and South Coast of Ireland

Cork is the site of one of the largest natural harbours in the world, close to the spectacular coastlines of southern Ireland, the site of novel research in marine resources and renewable energy, near the location of the historic wreck of the Lusitania and the last port of call of the Titanic. The module offers students the opportunity to study the rich marine environment of the region in the context of understanding the nature of marine resources, how these are impacted, and the ways in which these can be sustainably used.

Students will gain experience of maritime practice in state of the art, 360 degree ship and ocean simulators, and in Personal

Survival Techniques (PST) in the environmental pool, at the National Maritime College of Ireland, prior to participating in a multidisciplinary study of local marine environments. This will encompass marine geology, marine biology, fisheries, oceanography, environmental law, ocean management and marine renewable energies.

Students will gain a practical knowledge of multidisciplinary marine data collection and learn how marine resources are used locally. Fieldtrips will explore the natural history, marine and cultural heritage of the region. This will include visits to mussel and fish farms on the south coast, to historical Irish coastal towns and villages, and mapping the wreck of the Lusitania.

Topics

1. Methods of biological and geological resource assessment

2. Fisheries and aquaculture

3. Governance, legal frameworks and spatial planning

4. Renewable ocean energies

5. Shipping, communications and safety at sea

Course Information and Registration

To register, please complete enclosed enrollment form.

For further information applicants should contact:

Fiona Dwyer,

Administrator, Summer School Office

National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland

Telephone: 353-91-495442 • Fax: 353-91-525051

e-mail: summerschool@nuigalway.ie

Trident Safety Group will host their first International seminar in Ireland at the NMCI on February 23^rd entitled Dangerous Goods by Sea.

The SEAsafe Seminar will allow delegates the unique insight into the New IMDG 2012 Code and the implications for shippers of Dangerous Goods.

The International Panel of Dangerous Goods Experts will be on-hand to answer any of your queries and they will be giving their views and Expert Advice on the all aspects of shipping Dangerous Goods under the IMDG/IMO Code.

Who should attend:

- Shippers of Dangerous Goods

- Freight Forwarders/Shipping Companies

- Dangerous Goods Safety Advisors

- Shipping and Logistics Officers

- Public Sector Officers / SEOs

- Health & Safety Personnel

- Regulatory Bodies
Key areas of discussion:

- Container packing errors

- Stowage and segregation errors

- How to container pack correctly

- The fines levied in each country

- How each of the authorities investigate hazardous irregularities

- Ship manifest errors

- Documentation and labelling errors that alert the authorities to irregular containers

- Packaging marking/labelling errors

- Mis-declaration and non-declaration

- Security obligations

- High Consequence Dangerous Goods

Full agenda can be seen here

To buy a ticket for the conference click here

Mr Stephan Wrage from SkySails will make a presentation on his company’s innovative product – SkySails in the NMCI Auditorium at 5pm on Wednesday 18^th January.

This event will be preceded by an international workshop on STCW10 under the auspices of the Marleanet project.

SkySails GmbH is the market and technology leader in the field of automated towing kite systems. Some 80 employees representing a wide range of disciplines and specialties – from aerospace engineers, to software developers, shipbuilders, management professionals and CNC operators – all help to develop, manufacture and market the worldwide patented SkySails technology.

SkySails kites are the key technology for capturing the vast potential of high-altitude winds and SkySails is the first company in the world that has succeeded in developing towing-kite technology into an industrial application.

The company’s main business segment SkySails Marine offers wind propulsion systems for ships. The latest product generation SKS C 320 can replace up to 2 MW of the main engine’s propulsion power. The company’s second business segment SkySails Power develops and markets systems for generating power from high-altitude wind.

SkySails was established in 2001 by the graduate industrial engineer Stephan Wrage, and Thomas Meyer, who holds a degree in shipbuilding and offshore engineering. In addition to its headquarters in Hamburg, SkySails also operates a production and testing centre in the Hanseatic town of Wismar.

SkySails has a strong international network of investors and strategic partners. SkySails also promotes and maintains longstanding development partnerships with leading suppliers, such as with DSM Dyneema and Gleistein Ropes for producing the ropes, and North Sails NZ for manufacturing the towing kites.

Main investors are the ship financing company Oltmann Gruppe, the marine engine supplier Zeppelin Power Systems and the Dutch Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company Royal DSM N.V.. SkySails’ investors also include numerous renowned shipping companies and private individuals.

Speaking at the launch, An Taoiseach commended all those involved from UCC, CIT and the Irish Naval Service for their vision in developing a new research and commercial campus in Ringaskiddy Co. Cork.  The initial phase will see the delivery of 70 new research jobs by 2014, with industry suites, incubation units and enterprise centres to be developed as part of an extended campus adjacent to the NMCI by 2016.

Enda Kenny, An Taoiseach explains: “IMERC is an initiative that demonstrates the ability of our public institutions to respond to the national interest. IMERC is characterised by the way that these three institutions are mobilising their best minds to focus on new research and economic opportunities for maritime Ireland.”

Dr Val Cummins, IMERC Director explains: “The aim of IMERC is to promote Ireland as a world-renowned research and development location that will unlock Ireland’s maritime and energy potential. The creation of research posts will require a close working relationship with state agencies such as the IDA and Enterprise Ireland, and support from local bodies such as Port of Cork and Cork County Council”.  According to Dr Cummins “the Taoiseach’s endorsement of IMERC is testimony to the national interest which IMERC aims to serve. This boils down to developing an environment where innovation can take place, creating new ideas, ventures, and jobs in support of the maritime economy of Ireland”.

Also at the launch, Minister for Agriculture, Food and Marine, Mr Simon Coveney, stated that: “IMERC is an engine for economic growth, both for Cork and for the country as a whole. A unique aspect of IMERC is the involvement of the Irish Naval Service, which provides expertise, equipment and infrastructure in support of SMEs and new commercial ventures.  This critical mass will be brought to bear on the realisation of the IMERC strategy, which will see the integration of industry partners across all IMERC activities”.

The IMERC Strategy 2011-2016, describes the plans in detail, and can be accessed from the website www.imerc.ie

The conference will provide a unique opportunity to hear recognised experts in the area of business development and customer loyalty who will share successful strategies for maximising sales performance in terms of planning, sales process, customer acquisition, using cloud effectively, customer loyalty & retention and social networking.

Other speakers who will share their experiences and give their professional advice throughout the day are Kieran Moynihan Entrepreneur in Residence at the Cork Institute of Technology, Nicola Byrne Entrepreneur and Founder of 11890 and Former International Rugby Hooker and Entrepreneur Shane Byrne who won 41 caps for Ireland.

All presenters are recognised experts in the areas of Customer Acquisition, Entrepreneurship, Customer Based Marketing, Sales Process Design, Professional Performance Analysis, Growing your Customers, and Building Winning Teams.

The Entrepreneur Skillnet has put together a team ranging from Entrepreneurs, Business & Sales Experts, International Sport and Business Education who are the best in their field. The day is broken into four sections: Conference, Workshops, Networking opportunities and Open Panel Discussion. Delegates have the opportunity of attending two of a choice of four lively interactive workshops including “Planning and Designing an Effective Sales Process” and “Build Lifelong Customers with World Class Customer Service”.

This premier networking event is aimed at the CEO, Sales Director, Sales Manager, Business Owner, Entrepreneur, and all who are looking for ways of growing their business in the present climate.

Attendees will also get the chance to have a tour of the NMCI which is Europe’s most advanced maritime college. The tour will consist of a storm at sea demonstration in the environmental pool and delegates will also get to cruise into Sydney Harbour in our 360° degree bridge simulator.

The conference costs €100 per delegate (early bird €80), to book log onto www.ryanacademy.ie or call (01) 7006762.

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In addition, we had 40-50 representatives from companies/organisations and 16 stands in the sports hall.

The NMCI courses on display were the B.Sc Nautical Science, B.Eng in Marine & Plant Engineering, B.Eng. Marine Electotechnology and a Higher Certificate in Nautical Studies.

Visitors arrived from: Culldaff, Moville and Carndonagh, Co Donegal, Carna and An Cheatru Rua, Co na Gaillimhe, Dublin, Louth, Waterford, Tipperary, Limerick, Clare, Cork City, North Cork, West Cork, Kerry and many other areas.

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NMCI are proud to announce that their site has been nominated for a prestigious Web Award.

The commercial division of the National Maritime College of Ireland was nominated in the ‘Best Student Web or Social Media Project’ category at the Irish Web Awards which takes place in Dublin on October 22.

The site which includes details for our academic courses, the Irish Naval Service activates, professional maritime short courses, offshore courses and general information on the NMCI.

The nomination reflects the strong social media presence the commercial division now possesses in the form of YouTube, Vimeo Twitter, LinkedIn and a blog.

The National Maritime College of Ireland (NMCI) is the first third level college in the country to be built under the Government’s Public-Private Partnership scheme. A Public-Private Partnership (PPP) is a partnership between the public and private sector for the purpose of delivering a project or service traditionally provided by the public sector. NMCI specialise in offshore training and offshore courses.

The award show will be MC’d by RTE 2 DJ Rick O’Shea and includes a performance by Cork’s finest comedian Colm O’Regan.

Best of luck to all the other finalists!

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