News & Events

Iarnród Éireann seeks applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position of Harbour Master at Rosslare Europort.

ESPO congratulates Port of Ceuta, Shannon Foynes Port Company and Port of Melilla for getting EcoPorts’ environmental standard (PERS)

AERSUB an innovative, patented in-situ subsea power cable repair habitat was launched by Co. Wexford based Irish Sea Contractors to reduce cable repair costs by up to 50% in 0 – 200m water depths and address a growing demand in the global offshore wind power cable market.

Ocean data collection company, XOCEAN, has announced 60 new jobs. It comes as the firm opened its new Technical Centre near Carlingford, Co. Louth last week.

Microsoft Corp.’s venture arm, M12, just announced it’s leading an $11 million Series A funding round for Nautilus Labs, a New York startup that uses artificial intelligence for fuel efficiency on ships.

The IMDO welcomes the news that planning permission has been granted for the revolutionary €35m floating data centre set to be moored on the banks of the River Shannon, in a move which could create up to 124 jobs.

Based in Galway, P&O Maritime is currently seeking to recruit an HSEQ OFFICER. The position is responsible for Health, Safety, Environment and Quality performance of P&O Maritime’s Ireland and UK Business Units.

In line with the previously published fleet development program, CLdN Ro-Ro SA is pleased to announce the expansion of their Irish service, which is now achievable as new build vessels arrive into the fleet.

The Irish Maritime Development Office (IMDO) has published its report “IPORES 2018 - A Review of Irish Ports Offshore Renewable Energy Services”.

The Second Transnational Call for research proposals under the ERA-NET MarTERA (Maritime and Marine Technologies for a new Era) is now open.

On 24 January, the Inland Waterway Transport Sector released its Strategic Research Agenda to the European Commission. The sector based the Strategic Research Agenda on its ability to address EU challenges, to meet the COP21 objectives and societal needs by adopting emerging technologies towards 2050. The IMDO welcomes the publication of this Strategic Research Agenda for Europe's Maritime sector.

The French Transport Minister Elisabeth Borne met with Transport Minister Shane Ross in Dublin on November 23rd 2018. They discussed European affairs and the France-Ireland maritime relation. The two ministers also examined an extension of maritime links between French and Irish ports - and potential maritime cooperation projects.

A project located on the Shannon Estuary that will re-purpose an existing site to provide specialist infrastructure and accommodation, making the facility available for maritime and cruise liner related training as well as a test bed for renewable technologies receives €1,759,226 in funding.

A revolutionary €35m floating data centre is set to be moored on the banks of the River Shannon, in a move which could create 124 jobs.

The IMDO have produced a report, “The implications of Brexit on the Use of the Landbridge”. The report uses quantitative and qualitative methods to determine the volume of Irish imports and exports that use the UK landbridge on an annual basis. The report also proposes seven Government recommendations to mitigate against any negative impacts of Brexit on Irish economic sectors and transport routes.

The Marine Institute are partners on a new EU project titled 'EU Marine Robots’ which will provide universities, research centres and industry with an opportunity to apply for funding to access a range of infrastructures such as ROVs, AUVs & gliders

Subsea engineering services firm Irish Sea Contractors has launched a new, patented, in-house developed subsea power cable repair solution and in-house subsea jointer training programme.

The Marine Institute welcomes the publication of a new report published on the 18th September 2018, that brings together for the first time a clear picture of all activity in Ireland's seas. The National Marine Planning Framework Baseline Report is a key part of the process of developing Ireland's first marine spatial plan, which will be the equivalent of the National Planning Framework for the marine area.

The Commissioner of Irish Lights are hiring a Director of eNavigation and Maritime Services

Enter the Export Awards 'Maritime Competitive Edge Award' sponsored by the Irish Maritime Development Office