Posted: January 11, 2012
The Renewable UK Marine Safety Training (MST) course will commence at the NMCI in February 2012.
The MST is designed to meet the basic training and competence requirements for all personnel transiting and transferring to and from offshore renewable facilities.
The course has approval from Renewable UK (formerly known as BWEA) which is the voice of wind and marine energy and the UK’s leading trade association representing the interest of the renewable power sector. This training standard has been developed in consultation with key industry representatives covering OEM’s, developers, training providers, construction and supply chain partners and key industry stakeholders.
On successful completion of training the delegate will be deemed to have demonstrated basic knowledge and understanding of:
• General health and safety duties of employers to provide training and ensure competence of employees
• Personal responsibilities of employees and the self employed
• Overview of legislation relevant to offshore operations
• Offshore hazards
• Role of IMO MCA HSE & MAIB
• General standards of conduct for vessel operations
• PPE requirements for vessel transit & transfer
• Procedure for reporting incidents, accidents and near misses for offshore operations
• Housekeeping risks relevant to vessel operations
• Safe methods of personnel transfer to and from a vessel
• Safe methods of equipment transfer to and from a vessel
• Appreciate relevance of different turbine designs (size/layout) to transfer methods
• Appreciate relevance of different company/site specific H&S procedures and rules
• Recognition of the signs symptoms, and understanding of first responder actions to hypothermia and ingestion of water.
• Procedures for vessel emergencies
• Procedures for facility emergencies
• Procedures for rescue and recovery at sea
• SAR helicopter passenger safety and emergency actions
• Basic first aid actions and common equipment in the marine environment.
Please see the webpage for the relevant pre-requisites
We are currently taking bookings for the course, for further enquiries please contact services@nmci.ie/ + 353 214970609
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Posted: January 9, 2012
Workshop on “STCW10 – Planning for Future Training Needs”
January 18, 2012 at 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
National Maritime College of Ireland, Cork
The National Maritime College of Ireland cordially invites you to a workshop on ‘STCW10 – Planning for Future Training Needs’ on Wed 18th Jan 2012. This workshop will be held under the auspices of the MarLeaNet project.
The goal of the workshop is to highlight the benefits and challenges of planning and delivering comprehensive training for STCW10 under three themes:
- Impact of STCW F on Fisheries Training
- Delivering Refresher Courses under STCW 10
- Human Element – Learning from Best Practices in other Industries and countries
The European programme called MARitime LEArning NETwork (MARLEANET /2010-2013), headed by the European Maritime Training Center (CEFCM) in Concarneau, aims at developing a training and education network for the maritime sector in France, Spain, Portugal, Ireland.
This event is free, but registration is required. To register please contact Gráinne Lynch grainne.lynch@nmci.ie or on +353 21 433 5716.
Labels: STCW10, STCWF, Maritime training, Maritime Education
Event Organizer: Gráinne Lynch (Research Development at National Maritime College of Ireland)
E: grainne.lynch@nmci.ie
T: +353 21 433 5716
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Posted: January 6, 2012
Mr Stephan Wrage from SkySails will make a presentation on his company’s innovative product – SkySails in the NMCI Auditorium at 5pm on Wednesday 18th 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.
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Posted: December 21, 2011
GAC Training and Service Solutions (GTSS) Marketing Executive Joanne Kelleher was interviewed for the January 2012 edition of GAC World. In the interview Mrs Kelleher outlines the importance of training even in economically difficult times and talks about the ever growing presence of women in the maritime industry.
Click here to view interview.
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Posted: December 15, 2011
The final article for the Port Strategy was released recently. Read the full article below:
“Yes, you can do a Marine Risk Assessment, even quite a sophisticated one, which doesn’t go into sufficient detail or misses the point entirely says Captain Stephen Gyi of GAC Training and Service Solutions.
Unfortunately, this ‘missing the point’ can be less an oversight and more of a “commercially driven decision”, he adds.
Outlining a basic process, he explains that a group of experts identify the probable marine related hazards (HAZID) and resulting environmentally related hazards (ENVID), including emergencies such as vessels losing power, colliding or running aground. Obviously, “those risks with potential to endanger life or damage the environment are particularly important to capture”.
The levels of consequence and the likelihood of occurrence are filled out, often on a five-by-five risk matrix. From this the team returns to the beginning and assesses each hazard in turn, which provides a value of either high, medium or low risk, depending on the chosen values for that location, type of cargo and vessel involved, and the scenarios are re-run with projected mitigation measures in place. While there are almost always measures that can be adopted, they usually come with a cost attached, so the idea is get all associated risks down to what industry recognises as ‘as low as reasonably practical’ or ALARP. read more…
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Posted: December 9, 2011
Are you in need of OPITO approved training in the New Year? We have released our 2012 course schedule which includes Basic Offshore Safety Induction & Emergency Training, Minimum Offshore Industry Safety Training and Further Offshore Emergency Training.
Our offshore course are designed to provide delegates with a basic knowledge of safety and emergency response procedures for working in offshore environments.
Perhaps you are in need of refresher training?
The FOET is a 1-day course which refreshes your existing BOSIET certificate for a further 4 years.
For further information just contact us on + 353 21 4970 609 or email us info@seftecnmcioffshore.com
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Posted: December 2, 2011
NMCI will launch its new Marine Data Communications & Networking course in January 2012. The course runs for 13 weeks with classes taking place one night a week, starting at 6.30pm and finishing at 9.30pm at NMCI. The first class will take place on the 16th of January.
The course will be delivered by Arnaud Disant who has been an IT Professional Service Engineer since 1992. Mr Disant has experience in Messaging, Identity Management, Marine IT as well as Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), mentoring and has a strong background in IT training (including electronic messaging, identity management and Internet technologies), he has delivered lectures in English and in French throughout Europe, the United States and Australia.
Full course dates below:
January: 16th, 23rd and 30th
February: 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th
March: 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
April: 23rd, 30th
OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the course a student should be able to build a computer from bare components, install an operating system of his choice on it, and configure it. Delegate will be able to build crimp from parts a network cable, connect the computer to the Internet, install a navigation system of his / her choice, including charts and at least one peripheral such as GPS, AIS, etc…
DELIVERY MODE
The above objective is the minimum required at the end of the course.
The agenda above can be delivered in two methods, basics & advanced, the difference lays in the amount of time spent on some modules such as radar integrator boards “RIBS”, moxas, splitters, converters isolators and how in depth certain protocol is covered.
The course is delivered over 13 sessions which includes lab work. There is two ways in which the course can be delivered, evenings or compressed into a week.
Click here for the course outline:
*We are pleased to announce a 50% discount on the PolarView Licence for each delegate on the Marine Data Communications & Networking Course.
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Posted: November 30, 2011
The launch of a major maritime and energy resource cluster on November 25th 2011 by An Taoiseach, Mr Enda Kenny, will affect the transformation of the future development of Ireland as a maritime nation. The Irish Maritime and Energy Resource Cluster (IMERC) is a tripartite alliance between University College Cork (UCC), Cork Institute of Technology (CIT) and the Irish Naval Service (INS). The IMERC vision is to become a research and commercial cluster of world standing, by realising Ireland’s potential in the maritime and energy markets of tomorrow.
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
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Posted: November 16, 2011
Brian Purcell – judge on TV3′s The Apprentice will speak at a sales conference entitled “Let’s Get Munster Selling” on Wednesday November 30th at the National Maritime College of Ireland in Ringaskiddy.
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.
Image credit: Neil Danton
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Posted: November 9, 2011
We’d like to bring all our previous delegates attention to the maritime jobs website rigzone.com. Rigzone Career Center is the number one source of employment in the petroleum industry. Delegates can join Rigzone’s 100% free database by uploading their CV. The database will give your CV a large audience of Oil and Gas companies plus all of Rigzone’s affiliate sites.
Rigzone has an ever expanding audience and their member base spans the upstream oil and gas industry from major corporate executives to influential independents.
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Rigzone has an ever expanding audience and their member base spans the upstream oil and gas industry from major corporate executives to influential independents.
People who use the site include:
- Exploration and production companies
- Drilling rig owners and contractors
- Parts and equipment manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers
- Offshore support services (tugs, tenders, caterers, parts suppliers, etc.)
- Oil & gas industry executives from large multi-nationals to smaller independents
- Investors and analysts involved in the oil and gas industry
- Oil & gas industry human resources directors and departments
- Oil & gas industry workers and job seekers of all skill levels and areas of expertise
A Rigzone membership enters you into one of the oil and gas industry’s pre-eminent groups, a group composed of the industry’s leading players. Become a member – click here
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