Posted: October 4, 2016
The Port of Cork had a team of over 90 cyclists who recently completed the An Post Rebel Tour cycle from Glengarriff. Cyclists from a range of port related companies took part in the cycle which was co-sponsored by the National Maritime College of Ireland and Zenith Energy Management Ltd. Together the cyclists raised over €1800 for Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland and over €1100 for the Seamen’s Christian Friends Society.
Back L to R: Brendan Keating Port of Cork, Sara Mackeown Port of Cork, Sunhwa and Colin Jenkins Seamen’s Christian Friends Society
Front L to R: Jessica Mullins Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland and Conor Mowlds, Head of the National Maritime College of Ireland
Cyclists chose either 85km or 160km routes across which led them to West Cork and into Kerry.
Brendan Keating, Port of Cork Chief Executive said: “This is our third year organising the cycle which was by far the biggest turnout of cyclists to date. We were delighted to partner with NMCI and Zenith Energy Management Ltd and as result two very deserving charities benefitted from our cyclists generous donations.’
He continued: ‘I’d like to congratulate all those who took part and thank you for your kind donations.’
The Seamen’s Christian Friend Society (SCFS) is based in 40 ports around the world and spends their days boarding ship after ship, meeting and assisting crews. Over a million men and women live in the twilight world of big shipping and it’s a lonely life roaming the world’s oceans for up to 12 months at a time. An SCFS Friend brings a welcome, an offer of friendship or a chance for a sympathetic talk and news of the Christian gospel to crews.
Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland is a national charity providing highly trained assistance dogs for children with autism and their families. The dogs are specially trained to provide safety, independence and companionship to children who would otherwise live in a very isolated world. These dogs help to transform the lives of children and their families.
ENDS
Sara Mackeown
Commercial Marketing Executive
Port of Cork Company
Custom House Street
Cork
T12 CY88
Ireland
Tel: +353 (0) 21 4625 375
Mobile: +353 (0)86 1044011
www.portofcork.ie
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Posted: July 14, 2016
Acting Chairman (Deputy Maria Bailey):
Deputies Martin Kenny, Martin Ferris, Micheál Martin (Leader of Opposition) and Thomas Pringle have three minutes each.
Deputy Martin Kenny:
“More than 400 people who have been trained by the National Maritime College of Ireland over the past year or so now find that they are not being certified. If this situation is not resolved, all of these people will be out of work from 1 January 2017. They will be unable to take up positions in Ireland or anywhere else in the world. It is intolerable that these people cannot be employed on any vessel anywhere until they get this certification in place. There seems to be some kind of stand-off between the Marine Survey Office, which is part of the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, and the National Maritime College of Ireland. We need to get this resolved as quickly as possible. Many of these people cannot go anywhere else in the world to get these courses. They took these courses in good faith and expected that everything would be all right. It is intolerable that they have been left out in the cold in this manner. I implore the Minister to sort out this problem as a matter of urgency. It needs to be done immediately in order that people can be reassured. No one is aware of any reason this situation has not been resolved up to now”
Deputy Martin Ferris :
“Up to 400 seafarers and 20 lecturers are poised to lose their jobs on 1 January 2017. Their jobs will be at risk unless we resolve a dispute between the National Maritime College of Ireland and the Marine Survey Office. In February 2015, the National Maritime College of Ireland made a submission to the Marine Survey Office seeking approval of a refresher course, but it has not yet received such approval. Following the Marine Survey Office’s failure to respond, the National Maritime College of Ireland approached the UK Marine and Coastguard Agency through a dedicated maritime offshore joint venture training company. The UK agency is highly regarded globally and has approved courses undertaken in a number of EU member states, including France, Spain, the Netherlands and Croatia. Every member state recognises the appropriate certificates issued by other member states. The seafaring upgrade that was carried out by the UK Marine and Coastguard Agency in conjunction with the National Maritime College of Ireland relates to on-board safety and basic seafaring safety skills. The Minister can resolve the stand-off that has developed as a consequence of all this. He needs to convince the Marine Survey Office of the legitimacy of the refresher courses that were provided by the UK Marine and Coastguard Agency. The agency, which is recognised globally, came here to provide these courses, and 400 seafarers took part in them.
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Posted: April 26, 2016
A Chara,
The Marine Industry Awards 2016, in association with SeaFest, take place in the Radisson Blu Galway, on Thursday 30th June. The event promises to bring together all sub-sectors of the industry in Ireland, and highlight their important contribution to the Irish economy. The National Maritime College of Ireland are the proud patron of the event, and I encourage every one of you to enter and showcase your role.
Entering the awards is free and brings with it some fantastic PR opportunities.
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Benefits of entering include
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All finalists will be featured in the Sunday Business Post, while winners will have their photos published in a special post-awards report. There is also coverage on social media and local press.
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All finalists receive a special logo to use on promotional material.
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By winning you position yourself as a leader of the industry in Ireland.
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By entering you will get to work in front of key industry influencers that make up the judging panel.
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The awards night offers the opportunity to network with professionals from across the industry.
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Give your employees the recognition they deserve, and attract top recruits.
Entering is free and very easy, just visit http://www.marineawards.ie/enter-online.php, just visit or call Tommy on 01 524 2383 and he’ll be happy to help you. Don’t miss out on this amazing PR opportunity.
As an NMCI client you are also entitled to a special extended entries deadline of Friday 29th April at 17:00.
Best of luck, and I hope to see many of you there on the night.
Kind regards,
Conor Mowlds
Head of the National Maritime College of Ireland
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Posted: February 16, 2016
Are you ready for the adventure of a lifetime?
Want to get paid to travel the world?
If so, we have the opportunities for you or a friend to kick-start a career on-board a Cruise Ship, the key to an ocean of opportunities and the courses which will help you get there.
SEFtec NMCI Offshore (SNO), in conjunction with Cork Education & Training Board, are delighted to announce that we will be running a FREE – “Gateway to Cruise Line & Ferry Industry” Course, which is funded by Cork Training Centre. If you’re looking for something different then a career within the Cruise Line Industry may be just for you.
Positions in demand can vary greatly from hospitality, to beauticians, hairdressers, receptionists, personal trainers, childcare workers, and security / administration personnel to EI Technicians.
A presentation outlining details about this FREE course will take place at the National Maritime College of Ireland (NMCI) on April 20th at 10am. For further details on this exciting course please email : freecourse@nmci.ie
Still unsure about whether life on a Cruise Liner is for you? Check out a testimonial from a past delegate below;
“I completed the Gateway to Cruise Line and Ferry Industry course at the National Maritime College of Ireland. With top class facilities and exceptional, knowledgeable and experienced instructors, this course was a major success”.
“I have learned invaluable skills, gained awareness and knowledge which I will use when working on-board Cruise Liners. Having a past employee of a major Cruise Liner be part of this programme transformed the course and gave a real insight into the Cruise Line Industry. I could clearly imagine exactly what it would be like to work and live on-board”.
“I always had an interest in travelling the world while working; what it would be like to work on-board a cruise liner. Not alone does the course answer my question; it has also given me the training, knowledge and confidence needed to seek out work on-board a Cruise Liner. I would like to thank SNO, CETB and all the instructors for their time and dedication in making this course a major success”.
(Claire O’Halloran, Gateway to Cruise Line & Ferry Industry Delegate)
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Posted: February 15, 2016
We are delighted to announce that we have finalised our Capability Statement which can be viewed by clicking here. Our Capability Statement publication showcases all of our courses, facilities and capabilities here at the National Maritime College of Ireland (NMCI).
The Capability Statement features information about our STCW Courses, STCW Refresher Courses, OPITO, Simulation, Port and Bespoke Courses. The brochure also includes details regarding our $100 million dollar training facility, our academic courses and Team Building.
To download your own copy today click on the following NMCI Services Capability Statement or to view online click here.
Why not contact us for further details on upcoming courses or discuss bespoke course opportunities.
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