Posted: April 10, 2015
Progress Update
We currently await approval from the IMA on our STCW Refresher suite of courses and will keep you updated on the progress of our submission. Watch this space.
New Legislative Requirements
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 and updating training as required by the convention.
If 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.
The 2010 Manila Amendments to the STCW Code introduced new requirements for seafarers to hold the following certificates of proficiency:
- Personal Survival Techniques (STCW Table A-VI/1-1)
- Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (STCW Table A-VI/1-2)
- Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats Other Than Fast Rescue Boats (STCW Table A-VI/2-1)
- Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats (STCW Table A-VI/2-2)
- Advanced Fire Fighting (STCW Table A-VI/3)
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Posted: March 30, 2015
We are delighted to announce that for the purpose of issuing and revalidating a UK Certificate of Competency the MCA will accept High Voltage Management Certificates issued by the National Maritime College of Ireland under the authority the Irish Maritime Administration (IMA). Further Course Information here.
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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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Posted: March 2, 2015
360° full-mission bridge simulator
Simulation
The NMCI boasts one of the largest simulation suites in Europe if not the world. This compromises of the following Kongsberg Simulators:
360° full-mission bridge simulator 270° full-mission bridge simulator
• 360° full-mission bridge simulator
• 270° full-mission bridge simulator
• 3 x auxiliary 150° bridge simulators
• 12 x NARAS-O/Fleet work simulators
• Vessel Traffic System simulator at 3 control positions
• 6 Bridge ECDIS Suite
Simulation Courses
We deliver bespoke courses which are tailored to individual clients needs because we recognise that each client is different. We primarily utilise our 360° full mission bridge to provide, amongst others, specialised ship handling courses. These include;
• Pilot Training
• Ship Specific training
• Propulsion Specific Training
• Port Specific training
Specialised Operations such as;
• Ship to Ship Transfer
• Replenishment at Sea for Seismic Industry
Our in-house capabilities in visual & hydrodynamic modelling means there is no limit with regard to vessels or ports that can be simulated.
In addition to enhancing these courses, the modelling capabilities allow us to offer the facilities for manoeuvring and port development studies.
Our extensive expertise in simulation allows us to also offer consultancy services in all aspects of simulation; design, purchase, and installation, together with course preparation and delivery.
We also deliver approved courses such as;
• ECDIS Operator Electronic Chart Display
• Nautical Knowledge Weeks
• VTS- V-103/1 VTS Operator -Simulation
• VTS- V-103/1Operator Underpinning Knowledge
• 2 day Kongsberg Type Specific Training
We are constantly developing new courses as well.
Our suite of bridges is enhanced and complimented by extensive engine and cargo simulation.
• Full mission Engine Room simulator with low and high speed diesel engine models
• 20 student workstations for Engine Room systems simulations
• Liquid cargo handling and damage control simulators at 10 student workstations
They allow us to offer combined simulator exercises, in addition to the process training that the engine and cargo simulators are suited for.
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Posted: February 25, 2015
Today the NMCI welcomed Barbara Hempel, project manager for PALS, to launch the PALS initiative in the college.
PALS is an acronym for Peer Assisted Learning and Support. The social side of PAL’s is what we have introduced here at NMCI. It is derived from the L.I.S.T.E.N. (Listen & Involve Students to Empower New Beginnings) peer mentoring service in CIT. In layman’s terms it’s like a buddy system. It improves the first year student’s experience of college through social mentoring.
So what is PALS all about?
Take a moment and think back to when you were getting ready to go offshore you were probably a nervous wreck of excitement…. It was more than likely daunting going into a new environment and not knowing anybody and wondering would you make friends. For some people it can be exciting and for others it can be nerve wrecking.
PALS takes the pressure away. It helps you settle in, get to know people, learn the ropes and have an overall positive experience of the new journey ahead of you.
It improves the student’s experience of placement through social mentoring. The PALS initiative provides both support and guidance to students. It creates that social connection with other students which can be hard for some to achieve and instils confidence in students. By having a senior student as a mentor it gives students an opportunity to discuss possible pre placement issues and sponsorship issues which the mentor will have experience in.
Not only a mentor, your PAL helps you develop as a person. By gaining confidence your communication skills, your interpersonal skills and even your problem solving skills will improve.
It’s not just a one way system though; the PALS program benefits both parties. When you’re leaving college and looking to be employed, by having the PALS program on your CV it will enhance your employability as it shows you have skills such as leadership, communication, and teamwork. Sponsoring companies are even supportive of the PAL’s initiative and acknowledge participating students.
What does being a mentor entail?
Being a mentor is a great opportunity and one which is supported by both the NMCI and Sponsoring companies. The idea is that the mentor/ mentee will meet in a social setting and have a chat. It’s all about being social. Chat, drink tea/coffee and engage with one another. NMCI will provide a drinks voucher for each mentors/mentees so the financial strain is taken away from the gathering.
Think of it as a time to chill and catch up with friends; that’s what the program enables; it enables friendship amongst peers. Remember, even though Facebook takes up our time, it’s important to interact with people face to face.
Stand up, be a mentor and get involved in the PALS program, we all remember what it was like to be the new kid on the block.
For further information regarding the PALS program contact:
Maritime Liaison Officer Annette Coughlan |Annette.Coughlan@nmci.ie
‘My mentor met with me every week for a chat which really helped me settle in to CIT as I was really homesick at the beginning’ (CIT Student)
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