Posted: May 6, 2014
The NMCI featured in episode two of ‘Cork Mega Port’ on Monday May 5th. The episode showed the SEFtec NMCI Offshore (SNO) team delivering a BOSIET course for delegates preparing to work offshore. Underwater cameras were used to give an exciting insight of the helicopter safety and escape training in action in the sea survival pool. Four hour-long episodes have been produced by Goldhawk Media who spent over four months filming at the Port of Cork.
The crew behind the documentary followed all port employees including management, crane drivers, tug operators, pilots, launch crew and maintenance and engineering staff. Informative, engaging and often humorous this documentary focuses not just on the port’s operations but also on the people who make it all possible. Monday’s episode can been seen on TV3 player at http://www.tv3.ie/3player/show/608/0/0/Cork-Mega-Port
‘Cork Mega Port’ airs on TV3, Monday’s at 9pm.
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Posted: April 17, 2014
We are often asked what exactly is involved in a BOSIET course and what should a delegate expect to have learnt having completed the course. To begin with BOSIET stands for Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training and is a course designed to meet the emergency requirements necessary for personnel new to the offshore oil and gas industry.
During the BOSIET course, which is run over a three day period, delegates learn to identify the main offshore hazards and hazard effects/consequences and their associated risks and how they are controlled in the offshore environment.
In a simulated environment delegates learn how to use safety equipment and follow procedures in preparing for and during helicopter emergencies, demonstrate Sea Survival skills and First Aid techniques.
Delegates are also required to demonstrate that they can effectively use basic fire fighting equipment and practise self-rescue techniques in low visibility situations, including smoke filled areas.
Let’s take a look at this week’s training, in pictures.
Delegates performing Techniques using a re-breather in the event of a helicopter ditching.
Delegates performing swimming techniques using a lifejacket.
Delegate above carrying out actions using a fire extinguisher on a Class B fire and below self-Rescue techniques under the watchful eye of Joey Morrison (Instructor), Cillian Horan (Trainee Instructor) & Elizabeth McCooey (Trainee Instructor)
A delegate disembarking the TEMPSC.
Delegates being briefed inside by our Senior Instructor Terry O’Brien
Above the successful candidates who attended the BOSIET course from the 14th April to 16th April 2014 at the NMCI with senior instructor Terry O’Brien (Back Right), Joey Morrison (Back Left) and Elizabeth McCooey (Front Left).
Many thanks to the delegates for their attention and the best of luck in your travels in the future.
For questions on any of our upcoming offshore courses please call +353 (0)21 4335609 or email services@nmci.ie
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Posted: March 4, 2014
Extract from http://www.irishexaminer.com/business/hobbs-turns-his-fire-on-oil-industry-with-campaign-to-maximise-returns-260729.html
“The first phase of Mr Hobbs’s Own Our Oil campaign was the launch of a book yesterday with the same title that aims to change the public’s attitude to Irish oil resources.
The book looks at Ireland’s geology, policy, taxation, history and planning when it comes to the oil industry and is dedicated to former minister Justin Keating who developed a strict taxation regime for Irish resources in the 70s.
The book is the first part of a campaign that is aiming to challenge the oil and gas industry in Ireland. Mr Hobbs warned that if the oil industry attempted to dismiss his campaign he would “take them apart”.
In the book, Mr Hobbs places a lot of emphasis on the difference in regimes between Ireland and Norway. Norway managed to build a sovereign wealth fund three times larger than Ireland’s national debt by effectively managing its natural resources.
However, the chairman of the Irish Offshore Operators’ Association, Fergus Cahill, said comparing the two countries is a fundamental mistake.
“Norway produce two million barrels of oil a day. We produce none. Norway exports natural gas, we import virtually all of ours. To compare the two is a fundamental mistake,” he said.
Mr Hobbs also drew parallels between the oil companies’ behaviour in Norway and Ireland. Mr Hobbs said that in the 1950s Norway was repeatedly told that there was no offshore oil in Norway.
Mr Cahill said that was what the companies believed at the time and it was only with improved technology that the Norweigian industry developed.
Mr Hobbs said they were not interested in trying to unpick any of the licensing options that are in place, but there was a need to try and maximise future returns from potential assets.
Up to a third of Ireland’s marine territory is already under licence from a period between the 1980s and 2007, when exploration terms signed ownership of various assets over to exploration companies, following then minister for energy Ray Burke’s dismantling of the tough taxation regime Justin Keating had put in place.
This means returns from these assets will disproportionately go to company shareholders and not the Irish taxpayer.”
By Vincent Ryan
Business Reporter
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Posted: February 12, 2014
DECK AND ENGINEER OFFICERS (ALL RANKS)
Bibby Ship Management (Guernsey) Limited – Currently have permanent
vacancies for Deck and Engineering Officers (All Ranks) to serve on board Cayman registered, new build, PSV’s, operating predominantly in the North Sea sector, with British / European Officers and crew.
Candidates for senior ranks must have substantial offshore sea-service on similar vessels, and Masters will need to demonstrate specific PSV experience.
A DP licence would be a distinct advantage for other Deck Officers but is not essential.
You will also hold all the necessary STCW Certification and hold the appropriate and fully unrestricted home country Medical Certificate.
The working pattern is a 28 days on / 28 days off with an excellent Salary and Benefits package available for the successful applicants.
If you meet the criteria and are interested in working with a dynamic market leader, please email your CV and sea service record to our Agents and Crew Managers, Bibby Ship Management (Western Europe) Limited at:-
recruitment@we.bibbyshipmanagement.com
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Posted: December 17, 2013
On the 3rd of June 2013, as a result of a fall, Nathan Kirwan suffered a C4 spinal cord injury after he fell 30 feet from a tree just two weeks before he was due to graduate from the National Maritime College of Ireland as a Marine Engineer.
The Nathan Kirwan Trust was set up by his family and friends to raise money to aid his recovery. Now recovering in The Guttmann Institute in Barcelona, Nathan documents his progress through this blog Nathan’s Recovery Blog
On the 12th December Lend Lease FM at the NMCI organised a “Wear Your Christmas Jumper to Work Day” in aid of the Nathan Kirwan Trust. The day was a huge success and we were delighted to welcome Nathan’s brother, Darren, and sister, Aisling, to the college to join in with the festivities.
With the proceeds from refreshments bought in the canteen together with staff and student’s generous donations over €1,000 was raised for the Nathan Kirwan Trust.
Details of all upcoming events can be found on the Nathan Kirwan Trust Facebook page including details of the DIAMOND BALL which will be held on February 8th 2014 in the Rochestown Park Hotel, Cork. Tickets are €60 and available through Ticketmaster or by emailing diamondball2014@gmail.com
From all at the NMCI, we wish Nathan the very best with his recovery in 2014!
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The NMCI featured in episode two of ‘Cork Mega Port’ on Monday May 5th. The episode showed the SEFtec NMCI Offshore (SNO) team delivering a BOSIET course for delegates preparing to work offshore. Underwater cameras were used to give an exciting insight of the helicopter safety and escape training in action in the sea survival pool. Four hour-long episodes have been produced by Goldhawk Media who spent over four months filming at the Port of Cork.
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