Posted: February 16, 2012
The 2012 International Marine Summer School (IMSS) is based in the historic and cultural maritime cities of Galway and Cork, located in west and southwest Ireland. It focuses on the marine scientific environment and will also include a programme of related cultural, social and extra-curricular activities.
The Summer School is jointly organized and delivered by two long-established Irish Universities, National University of Ireland, Galway and University College Cork. It will comprise two independent, but related, courses, delivered by the partner Universities:
Course 1 The Marine Environment and its Sustainable Use
University College Cork, June 14 – 27, 2012
Academic Directors: Professor John Benzie & Dr Andy Wheeler
Course 2 Galway Bay’s Atlantic Margin: Marine, Earth Science and Cultural Perspectives
National University of Ireland, Galway, June 29 – July 12, 2012
Academic Directors: Professor Martin Feely & Dr Martin White
Each course incorporates practical seagoing training onboard the National Research Vessel, the RV Celtic Voyager with students conducting offshore surveys designed, for example, to map the historic wreck of the Lusitania or to monitor Marine Protected Areas. The courses are attached to, and awarded credits by, the partner Universities which will give students access to their academic and scientific resources.
Prospective Students
The Summer School is aimed at final year undergraduate students (seniors) and early postgraduate students (masters) and will therefore be accredited to level 8 of the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ). Students can opt to take either course within the Summer School but are advised to take both.
Academic Programme
Academic direction of the Summer School will be provided jointly by NUI Galway and University College Cork. Students will be registered at both Universities.
Accreditation
Each course carries 10 ECTS Credits/5 Semester Hour Credits at undergraduate level. (Level 8, Irish National Framework of Qualifications). Total credits offered for the 4-week Summer School is 20 ECTS/10 Semester Hour Credits. Accreditation for each course will be awarded, and transcripts will be issued, by the host institution. For students who successfully complete both courses, a Certificate of Completion will be issued jointly by the two accrediting Universities. Successful completion of PST training in Course 1 also leads to the award of an internationally recognised (STCW95) maritime qualification, required for work on offshore research vessels.
Details below of the course that will take place in the NMCI.
The Marine Environment and its Sustainable Use.
Dates: June 14 – 27, 2012
Directors: Prof. John Benzie and Dr. Andrew Wheeler,
University College Cork
Location: Cork and South Coast of Ireland
Cork is the site of one of the largest natural harbours in the world, close to the spectacular coastlines of southern Ireland, the site of novel research in marine resources and renewable energy, near the location of the historic wreck of the Lusitania and the last port of call of the Titanic. The module offers students the opportunity to study the rich marine environment of the region in the context of understanding the nature of marine resources, how these are impacted, and the ways in which these can be sustainably used.
Students will gain experience of maritime practice in state of the art, 360 degree ship and ocean simulators, and in Personal
Survival Techniques (PST) in the environmental pool, at the National Maritime College of Ireland, prior to participating in a multidisciplinary study of local marine environments. This will encompass marine geology, marine biology, fisheries, oceanography, environmental law, ocean management and marine renewable energies.
Students will gain a practical knowledge of multidisciplinary marine data collection and learn how marine resources are used locally. Fieldtrips will explore the natural history, marine and cultural heritage of the region. This will include visits to mussel and fish farms on the south coast, to historical Irish coastal towns and villages, and mapping the wreck of the Lusitania.
Topics
1. Methods of biological and geological resource assessment
2. Fisheries and aquaculture
3. Governance, legal frameworks and spatial planning
4. Renewable ocean energies
5. Shipping, communications and safety at sea
Course Information and Registration
To register, please complete enclosed enrollment form.
For further information applicants should contact:
Fiona Dwyer,
Administrator, Summer School Office
National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland
Telephone: 353-91-495442 • Fax: 353-91-525051
e-mail: summerschool@nuigalway.ie
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Posted: February 8, 2012
Trident Safety Group will host their first International seminar in Ireland at the NMCI on February 23rd entitled Dangerous Goods by Sea.
The SEAsafe Seminar will allow delegates the unique insight into the New IMDG 2012 Code and the implications for shippers of Dangerous Goods.
The International Panel of Dangerous Goods Experts will be on-hand to answer any of your queries and they will be giving their views and Expert Advice on the all aspects of shipping Dangerous Goods under the IMDG/IMO Code.
Who should attend:
– Shippers of Dangerous Goods
– Freight Forwarders/Shipping Companies
– Dangerous Goods Safety Advisors
– Shipping and Logistics Officers
– Public Sector Officers / SEOs
– Health & Safety Personnel
– Regulatory Bodies
Key areas of discussion:
– Container packing errors
– Stowage and segregation errors
– How to container pack correctly
– The fines levied in each country
– How each of the authorities investigate hazardous irregularities
– Ship manifest errors
– Documentation and labelling errors that alert the authorities to irregular containers
– Packaging marking/labelling errors
– Mis-declaration and non-declaration
– Security obligations
– High Consequence Dangerous Goods
Full agenda can be seen here
To buy a ticket for the conference click here
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Posted: January 11, 2012
The Renewable UK Marine Safety Training (MST) course will commence at the NMCI in February 2012.
The MST is designed to meet the basic training and competence requirements for all personnel transiting and transferring to and from offshore renewable facilities.
The course has approval from Renewable UK (formerly known as BWEA) which is the voice of wind and marine energy and the UK’s leading trade association representing the interest of the renewable power sector. This training standard has been developed in consultation with key industry representatives covering OEM’s, developers, training providers, construction and supply chain partners and key industry stakeholders.
On successful completion of training the delegate will be deemed to have demonstrated basic knowledge and understanding of:
• General health and safety duties of employers to provide training and ensure competence of employees
• Personal responsibilities of employees and the self employed
• Overview of legislation relevant to offshore operations
• Offshore hazards
• Role of IMO MCA HSE & MAIB
• General standards of conduct for vessel operations
• PPE requirements for vessel transit & transfer
• Procedure for reporting incidents, accidents and near misses for offshore operations
• Housekeeping risks relevant to vessel operations
• Safe methods of personnel transfer to and from a vessel
• Safe methods of equipment transfer to and from a vessel
• Appreciate relevance of different turbine designs (size/layout) to transfer methods
• Appreciate relevance of different company/site specific H&S procedures and rules
• Recognition of the signs symptoms, and understanding of first responder actions to hypothermia and ingestion of water.
• Procedures for vessel emergencies
• Procedures for facility emergencies
• Procedures for rescue and recovery at sea
• SAR helicopter passenger safety and emergency actions
• Basic first aid actions and common equipment in the marine environment.
Please see the webpage for the relevant pre-requisites
We are currently taking bookings for the course, for further enquiries please contact services@nmci.ie/ + 353 214970609
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Posted: January 6, 2012
Mr Stephan Wrage from SkySails will make a presentation on his company’s innovative product – SkySails in the NMCI Auditorium at 5pm on Wednesday 18th January.
This event will be preceded by an international workshop on STCW10 under the auspices of the Marleanet project.
SkySails GmbH is the market and technology leader in the field of automated towing kite systems. Some 80 employees representing a wide range of disciplines and specialties – from aerospace engineers, to software developers, shipbuilders, management professionals and CNC operators – all help to develop, manufacture and market the worldwide patented SkySails technology.
SkySails kites are the key technology for capturing the vast potential of high-altitude winds and SkySails is the first company in the world that has succeeded in developing towing-kite technology into an industrial application.
The company’s main business segment SkySails Marine offers wind propulsion systems for ships. The latest product generation SKS C 320 can replace up to 2 MW of the main engine’s propulsion power. The company’s second business segment SkySails Power develops and markets systems for generating power from high-altitude wind.
SkySails was established in 2001 by the graduate industrial engineer Stephan Wrage, and Thomas Meyer, who holds a degree in shipbuilding and offshore engineering. In addition to its headquarters in Hamburg, SkySails also operates a production and testing centre in the Hanseatic town of Wismar.
SkySails has a strong international network of investors and strategic partners. SkySails also promotes and maintains longstanding development partnerships with leading suppliers, such as with DSM Dyneema and Gleistein Ropes for producing the ropes, and North Sails NZ for manufacturing the towing kites.
Main investors are the ship financing company Oltmann Gruppe, the marine engine supplier Zeppelin Power Systems and the Dutch Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company Royal DSM N.V.. SkySails’ investors also include numerous renowned shipping companies and private individuals.
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Posted: November 30, 2011
The launch of a major maritime and energy resource cluster on November 25th 2011 by An Taoiseach, Mr Enda Kenny, will affect the transformation of the future development of Ireland as a maritime nation. The Irish Maritime and Energy Resource Cluster (IMERC) is a tripartite alliance between University College Cork (UCC), Cork Institute of Technology (CIT) and the Irish Naval Service (INS). The IMERC vision is to become a research and commercial cluster of world standing, by realising Ireland’s potential in the maritime and energy markets of tomorrow.
Speaking at the launch, An Taoiseach commended all those involved from UCC, CIT and the Irish Naval Service for their vision in developing a new research and commercial campus in Ringaskiddy Co. Cork. The initial phase will see the delivery of 70 new research jobs by 2014, with industry suites, incubation units and enterprise centres to be developed as part of an extended campus adjacent to the NMCI by 2016.
Enda Kenny, An Taoiseach explains: “IMERC is an initiative that demonstrates the ability of our public institutions to respond to the national interest. IMERC is characterised by the way that these three institutions are mobilising their best minds to focus on new research and economic opportunities for maritime Ireland.”
Dr Val Cummins, IMERC Director explains: “The aim of IMERC is to promote Ireland as a world-renowned research and development location that will unlock Ireland’s maritime and energy potential. The creation of research posts will require a close working relationship with state agencies such as the IDA and Enterprise Ireland, and support from local bodies such as Port of Cork and Cork County Council”. According to Dr Cummins “the Taoiseach’s endorsement of IMERC is testimony to the national interest which IMERC aims to serve. This boils down to developing an environment where innovation can take place, creating new ideas, ventures, and jobs in support of the maritime economy of Ireland”.
Also at the launch, Minister for Agriculture, Food and Marine, Mr Simon Coveney, stated that: “IMERC is an engine for economic growth, both for Cork and for the country as a whole. A unique aspect of IMERC is the involvement of the Irish Naval Service, which provides expertise, equipment and infrastructure in support of SMEs and new commercial ventures. This critical mass will be brought to bear on the realisation of the IMERC strategy, which will see the integration of industry partners across all IMERC activities”.
The IMERC Strategy 2011-2016, describes the plans in detail, and can be accessed from the website www.imerc.ie
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