Posted: March 4, 2016
Irish Seafarers and employers of Irish Seafarers, take note!!
The Manila Amendments are very clear, irrespective of the validity of your Certificate of Competency.
Marine Notice No. 02 of 2014 states:
Seafarers holding valid STCW certificates issued prior to 1st January 2012 will have to meet the new requirements in order for their certificates to be revalidated beyond 1st January 2017.
Certificates that have been presented for revalidation since 1st January 2012 have an expiry date of 31st December 2016.
Seafarers revalidating their Certificates of Competency (CoCs) will be required to submit additional evidence to ensure their CoC is valid for service after 31st December 2016.
In conforming to the provisions of STCW Convention Regulation 1/14, and section A-1/14, of the STCW Code, companies must ensure that seafarers assigned to any of their ships have received refresher/updating training as required by the convention.
If you or a member of your team is serving on board a ship and is qualified in any of the following, they must, as of the 1st of January 2017, have documentary evidence of either having completed the training course or updated their training within the last 5 years.
Updated Proficiency in Personal Survival Techniques (STCW Table A-VI/1-1)
Updated Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats Other Than Fast Rescue Boats (STCW Table A-VI/2-1)
Updated Proficiency in Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (STCW Table A-VI/1-2)
Updated Proficiency in Advanced Fire Fighting (STCW Table A-VI/3)
Updated Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats (STCW Table A-VI/2-2)
The law is very clear, do not put your career at risk, you cannot proceed to sea after January 1st 2017 without having complied with the Manila Amendments.
Book your training here at the NMCI. Courses are selling out quickly. All courses to June 2016 are now fully booked.
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Posted: April 22, 2015
Apprenticeship Opportunity with SEFtec NMCI Offshore (S.N.O)
SEFtec NMCI Offshore are global leaders in the delivery of OPITO training courses. With a range of courses from BOSIET (Basic Offshore Safety Induction & Emergency Training), FOET (Further Offshore Emergency Training), MIST (Minimum Industry Safety Training), to HUET & EBS (Helicopter Underwater Escape Training with Emergency Breathing Systems) we are one of the leading offshore training centres worldwide.
Having invested in excess of 60 million euros ($100 million dollars) into our state of the art training facilities we provide delegates with the most up to date training. As a dynamic company which is growing year on year we are now looking to expand our team and will be recruiting two apprentices’ to join the S.N.O team.
Candidate Profile:
- · Over 18 years of age
- · Completion of the leaving certificate or equivalent
- · Demonstrated ability to work within a team
- · Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with peers, other groups, clients, internal associates.
- · An interest in the Offshore /Maritime sector
- · Willingness to travel abroad
- · Water Confident / High Level of Fitness
- · Delegates will be required to undergo a medical if successful as some aspects of the course are physically demanding.
Reporting to the Operations Manager the two apprentices will undergo a 24 month intensive programme achieving recognised Instructor qualifications and on the job experience. The duties will involve, but are not limited to, the following;
- Ensure that safety standards for both staff and delegates are adhered to at all times
- Provide support for Commercial courses / courses to the Offshore Oil and Gas sectors/ Maritime sector
- Achieve competency in Sea Survival Equipment Maintenance
- Complete various Instructor Courses which will provide the foundation for an Instructor and meet the demands of the company going forward
- Obtain the competencies required to teach and assess, as per the standards laid down in the OPITO guidelines, and STCW guidelines
- Attend classes as deemed appropriate by management (academic and practical sessions) both at the NMCI and other locations as required (e.g. offshore, Client premises)
- Comply with the procedures, staff notices, communications as issued by management & any other duties deemed relevant by management
Application Procedure:
Write a 300 word statement of intent outlining why you think you would be suitable for the apprenticeship program with SEFtec NMCI Offshore and email this with an accompanying CV to the following emails: James.OByrne@nmci.ie & Raymond.Johnston@nmci.ie . Successful candidates will be shortlisted and called for interview. Closing date: 30th June 2015
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Posted: April 20, 2015
The Irish Maritime Law Association are hosting their annual conference this year in Cork. The programme is very rich and will cover many topical issues of direct relevance to the marine and maritime activities here in Cork. As you may know, the IMLA is the Irish branch of the Comité Maritime International, so this annual conference is an important event for Cork.
If you have any question, please contact Benedicte (B.Sage@ucc.ie) , or Paul Gill (Paul.Gill@dilloneustace.ie).
Programme of events: SEMINAR FULL PROGRAMME-13.04.2015-BMcK
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Posted: March 23, 2015
The ILTAs are Ireland’s most highly prized awards in the Logistics and Transport Industry, recognising the main areas of excellence in the industry encompassing strategy, future planning, transportation and supply chain integration.
On Thursday, March 19th 2015 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Dublin, Burlington Road, the cream of Ireland’s transport and logistics sector were recognised and celebrated in front of an audience of almost 400 senior executives. Hosted by the hilarious Irish comedian Dermot Whelan, 19 prestigious trophies were presented to the very best leaders and organisations within Ireland’s logistics and transport sector.
With The Irish Independent as Media Sponsors for the event the ILTAs were also sponsored by AIB, DAF, HYSTER, Health & Safety Authority, CustomsMatters, Amárach Research and Irish Truck & Light Commercials.
At the awards the NMCI were presented with the overall Education Award, a prestigious award which was earned due to the hard work and commitment of staff at the NMCI. We would like to take this opportunity to extend our congratulations to them from all of the team in at NMCI Services. For a full overview of all the winners follow this link.
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