Posted: March 28, 2017
Can you afford not to train?
On board Confined Space accidents are not a new phenomenon.
There were 101 Enclosed Space Accidents (reported) between March 1998 and May 2009, resulting in 93 Fatalities and 96 injuries. Since May 2009 a further 12 accidents have occurred resulting in 10 deaths and 7 injuries on the MAIB database alone (Source – Marine Accident Investigation Board). More than half of Enclosed Space fatalities and injuries are sustained by would-be rescuers.
Working in an enclosed or confined space is particularly dangerous as the space may be deficient in oxygen and/or contain flammable or toxic fumes or vapours. Basic procedures to ensure personal safety must not be compromised at any cost irrespective of the type and condition of the work.
As legislation is changing to protect seafarers we at NMCI Services recommend crew undertake our one day “Entry into Enclosed Spaces” course.
The aim of our MNTB recognised “Entry into Enclosed Spaces” course is to give you or your team training to meet the requirements set out in ‘The Merchant Shipping’ Regulations 1988, IMO Resolution A.864 and the Code of Safe Work Practices for Merchant Seamen (COSWP). The course will meet the new amended requirements laid out in the SOLAS Regulation III/19.
Entry into enclosed spaces is a silent killer… having up to date training will help save lives.
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Posted: February 6, 2017
Effective teamwork is at the heart of every successful operation. Every individual contributes to the success – or failure – of their team, so it’s vital for all members to work together as a single efficient unit.
NMCI Services offer Team Building courses featuring group exercises using our environmental pool, fire-fighting yard, damage repair unit and 360° bridge simulator to test and develop participants’ cooperation and problem-solving skills in a variety of outdoor and indoor scenarios.
A typical Team Building day might involve all the virtual thrills and spills of a navigational race around Governors Island in New York Harbour, as experienced in one of the college’s cutting-edge bridge simulators. It could challenge participants with a repair exercise in a rapidly flooding chamber in the Damage Repair Instructional Unit (DRIU), or it might test them to the maximum with a range of foul weather sea survival exercises in the environmental pool. The choice is yours!
Two groups from Irish Mainport Holdings enjoyed taking part in team building days at the NMCI during January and February of this year. Have a look at some of the images below to see just some of the pool team building elements in action.
For further information email services@nmci.ie and we will be happy to discuss our Team Building days in more detail.
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Posted: November 9, 2016
The 2016 ‘Bureau Veritas Engineering Cadet of the Year Award’ was presented to Engine Cadet, Peter Lynch on merit of a recommendation from his sponsor, Trinity House and his Year Head, Mr. Stefan De La Cour.
Each year the Bureau Veritas Award shall go to a Cadet that has demonstrated a great willingness to help his/her classmates, has displayed good team skills and has exceeded expectations from an academic and practical point of view.
The award was presented to Cdt. Peter Lynch in the National Maritime College of Ireland on October 20th 2016. In attendance was Head of College, Mr. Conor Mowlds, Head of Dept. of Maritime Studies, Mr. Vivion Gough, Mr. Yannis Calogeras, UK & Ireland Marine Chief Executive with Bureau Veritas, Mr. Phillip Robson, Principal Surveyor with Bureau Veritas, Maritime Liaison Officer, Ms. Annette Coughlan, Mr. Stuart Benge of Chiltern Maritime and NMCI Lecturer of Engineering, Mr. Stefan De La Cour.
The National Maritime College of Ireland strives to encourage team work, collaboration, and training opportunities amongst all its students and staff. With successful ongoing projects such as PALS – Peer Assisted Learning & Support (CIT/NMCI’s Peer Mentoring Programme) students are given an opportunity to share experience, knowledge and offer guidance to their peers. This line of support allows cadets such as Cdt. Peter Lynch to inspire students to follow in the footsteps of those who walked before them and grow as individuals whilst focusing on a successful maritime career.
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Posted: October 17, 2016
The annual Maritime Event and Open Day will take place at the National Maritime College of Ireland (NMCI) on Thursday, 20th October 2016 from 10:00 to 15:00.
Representatives from international shipping companies and maritime organisations will be available to provide information about careers in the maritime industry.
These companies provide employment and sponsorship to students undertaking courses offered by the National Maritime College of Ireland. Throughout the day there will be:
- Tours of the state of the art training facilities at the college including the multi-million euro ship simulators, sea survival centre and engineering workshops.
- Presentations by the maritime companies of their career opportunities.
- An events’ hall to visit international maritime companies and organisations.
- Presentation for schools and students on course opportunities at the NMCI.
For enquiries and group bookings please telephone: 021-4335607.
E-mail: admissions@nmci.ie
National Maritime College of Ireland, Ringaskiddy, Co Cork.
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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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