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The Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin, and the Minister of State for Sport and Physical Education, Thomas Byrne, announced that a new round of the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme (SCEP) will open for new applications from 17 July.

The SCEP is the government’s primary vehicle for providing support to sports clubs and communities to develop sports infrastructure around the country.

At MarineServices.ie we can help all sailing clubs and training centres around the country with new capital equipment; we can provide;

  • RS Sailing Dinghies
  • Airfloat Modular Pontoons
  • Selva Outboard Engines
  • RS Electric RIBs
  • Vanguard RIBs

The RS Sailing range is perfect for all clubs training and racing fleets around the country. MarineServices.ie have supplied many diverse boats to clubs in the four corners of Ireland throughout the last few years. The modern range of boats provides a 21st century twist on what is required for new sailors to embrace the sport and have a positive experience from their first sails.

The RS range includes the Tera, perfectly suited for smaller sailors as an alternative to other traditional beginner boatsThe RS range includes the Tera, perfectly suited for smaller sailors as an alternative to other traditional beginner boats

The RS Feva, well known as the perfect double handed training & racing boat for the 9-14 year old ages groupsThe RS Feva, well known as the perfect double handed training & racing boat for the 9-14 year old ages groups

The RS Zest which boasts innovative features such as a centreboard to avoid damage in shallow waters to a traditional daggerboard case. This boat is suited perfectly for two children or as a single-handed training boat for adults.The RS Zest which boasts innovative features such as a centreboard to avoid damage in shallow waters to a traditional daggerboard case. This boat is suited perfectly for two children or as a single-handed training boat for adults.

The RS Quest, jointly developed by the Sea Scouts has been sold in abundance and is the ultimate training dinghy with options including trapeze, asymmetric spinnaker, symmetrical spinnaker, the list is endless. A great training boat for adults and children alike that can be used to teach performance sailing but is also perfect for adventure camping sailing.The RS Quest, jointly developed by the Sea Scouts has been sold in abundance and is the ultimate training dinghy with options including trapeze, asymmetric spinnaker, symmetrical spinnaker, the list is endless. A great training boat for adults and children alike that can be used to teach performance sailing but is also perfect for adventure camping sailing

There are plenty more boats in the range, to arrange a test sail or for more information, see the online brochure here or contact [email protected].

Airfloat modular pontoons in Dun Laoghaire HarbourAirfloat modular pontoons in Dun Laoghaire Harbour

Recently MarineServices.ie took over the management of Airfloat modular pontoons which is a Highly versatile and the cost effective answer to create pontoons, floating jetties and walkways and can make an innovate solution for storing rescue boats and dinghies afloat. With a dedicated installation team we can design, supply and install a system for any of your needs throughout Ireland.

For further information, please see our website for all things AirFloat www.airfloatmps.com

MarineServices.ie is now in its sixthth year of supplying & maintaining Selva marine outboards, which are manufactured by well-known Yamaha and are available at a slightly reduced price. With country-wide installation and servicing available on-site and stock engines available for immediate delivery, we can supply from 2.5hp to 300hp.

MarineServices.ie supply and maintain Selva marine outboardsMarineServices.ie supply and maintain Selva marine outboards

The full range can be seen here. Contact [email protected] for an instant quote

New for 2023 MarineServices.ie is proud to be moving with the future with the addition of RS Electric RIBs to our stable. RS Electric Boats has announced that the new iteration of the Pulse 63, featuring a RAD40 (electric propulsion system) and increased battery capacity from 46kWh to 63kWh, will be on the market from August 2023.

RS Electric Boats has announced a new iteration of the Pulse 63, featuring a RAD40RS Electric Boats has announced a new iteration of the Pulse 63, featuring a RAD40

RS Electric Boats has calculated that the integral RAD40 offers 45 per cent more efficiency than the previous configuration, which was already a significant leap in terms of electric RIBs. The Pulse 63 will have even more speed and range than it previously enjoyed.

Further to this, the new set-up means the Pulse 63 will enjoy extreme manoeuvrability. This is because the RAD40 head unit stays still and only the bottom of its leg swivels. As a result, the propeller can turn 90 degrees in each direction, offering a fantastic 180 degrees – allowing the Pulse to spin in its own length.

Vanguard RIBsVanguard RIBs

As part of our agreement with Selva, we are also suppliers of Vanguard RIBs, or particular interest to clubs would be the Pro Work line. We have supplied various Vanguard packages from the smaller 450 Pro Work above to the Pro Work 850 in passenger boat format with over 200 horsepower!

As always, it is best to contact [email protected] for a quote or to discuss your exact requirements.

Whatever it is your club or training centre requires, we can supply it for you!

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MarineServices.ie the Irish agents for RS Sailboats, are reminding all RS boat owners about the winter sail and cover deal.

Get ahead for next season by having your new sails for racing ahead of the competition!

The terms are simple; Orders must be placed by the 30th of September to avail of a 10% discount on the 2022 Retail Price of all RS class sails & covers. A 25% deposit is required with the balance due on delivery which will be no later than the 31st March 2023.

There are further discounts available on the immediate delivery of RS Top Covers, please contact us for more information on this.

For more information or to submit your order, please email [email protected]

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MarineServices.ie is pleased to announce to be an official dealer of Sailmon. Sailmon is a Dutch-based soft- & hardware developer for the marine industry. They are known for their world-class displays, high-performance processors and innovative cloud solutions for sailing analysis.

Sailmon uses technology to create a new sailing experience. MarineServices.ie will focus on distributing MAX, their newest innovation.

Sail higher, faster and hit the right end of the line

Traditionally dinghy and sport boat sailing has all been about feel. MAX makes guesswork a thing of the past. It features a built-in, fast GPS and advanced 9-axis compass which generates the most accurate sailing data. Keep an eye on data such as heading, speed, heel and pitch, wind, and course over ground to sail higher and faster. In addition, MAX contains a ping function, countdown timer, distance to line, and time to start functionality.

MAX makes guesswork a thing of the past.MAX makes guesswork a thing of the past

By connecting the Bluetooth, solar-powered, wind sensor, you can receive instant and accurate apparent and true wind readings.

All data is presented on a clear transflective LCD display with anti-reflective front glass for maximum viewability. Powered by a lithium-polymer battery for all day use with waterproof charging.

Relive your trip with the Sailmon app

In addition to the technological and practical solution, MAX is the first sailing instrument with an accompanying app. The Sailmon app can be used to provide insight into, save or review data from training or competitions. The results of every trip are visualised in the app on a clear timeline and map, which you can also compare with your training partners and competitors. All functionalities of the Sailmon app helps you to improve your sailing.

About Sailmon

In addition to wind and water, Sailmon is a new element that makes sailing more fun and challenging. For everybody. From our founder and three-time Olympic sailor Kalle Coster to beginning sailors. From adventurers, racers and explorers to recreational sailors.

The Dutch company uses their technology to revolutionize sailing, making it even more challenging. Sailmon develops hardware and software, but is most proud of creating a new sailing experience, new ways to push the limits. They believe that capturing and sharing your performance makes you a better sailor. Nobody gets inspired by untold stories. No one gets challenged by unrecorded performances.

If you love sailing as much as they do, you use everything to maximize the experience. So feel the wind, get on the water and ‘’sail with us’’.

Receive a free and personal quote!

Please contact us via [email protected] for more information about the integration of Sailmon into your boat. We can supply you with a free and personal quote.

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MarineServices.ie the agent for RS Sailboats is delighted to announce the sale of a further four new RS Aeros into the class in Ireland.

The single-handed class has enjoyed a buoyant growth in the last year with many turning to the class due to superior ergonomics and a modern take on a performance dinghy.

With over 20 active boats in the Dublin area alone, the class is the largest PY class in the Dublin Bay Sailing Club summer racing series. Hopefully, as these numbers grow, the RS Aero will likely deserve its own start in the DMYC Frostbite series and Dublin Bay Series next year.

The Aero fleet is heading North to Carrickfergus on the 13th and 14th of August to meet up with a significant fleet that has also grown quickly in the North of Ireland, particularly in Ballyholme. Hammy Baker the recent winner of the RS Easterns in the Royal St George will be actively defending his recent win.

The fleet has a very healthy gender balance with many female sailors turning to the boat as it is significantly lighter and therefore easier to handle both ashore and afloat than other popular singlehanded dinghies.

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About Dublin Port 

Dublin Port is Ireland’s largest and busiest port with approximately 17,000 vessel movements per year. As well as being the country’s largest port, Dublin Port has the highest rate of growth and, in the seven years to 2019, total cargo volumes grew by 36.1%.

The vision of Dublin Port Company is to have the required capacity to service the needs of its customers and the wider economy safely, efficiently and sustainably. Dublin Port will integrate with the City by enhancing the natural and built environments. The Port is being developed in line with Masterplan 2040.

Dublin Port Company is currently investing about €277 million on its Alexandra Basin Redevelopment (ABR), which is due to be complete by 2021. The redevelopment will improve the port's capacity for large ships by deepening and lengthening 3km of its 7km of berths. The ABR is part of a €1bn capital programme up to 2028, which will also include initial work on the Dublin Port’s MP2 Project - a major capital development project proposal for works within the existing port lands in the northeastern part of the port.

Dublin Port has also recently secured planning approval for the development of the next phase of its inland port near Dublin Airport. The latest stage of the inland port will include a site with the capacity to store more than 2,000 shipping containers and infrastructures such as an ESB substation, an office building and gantry crane.

Dublin Port Company recently submitted a planning application for a €320 million project that aims to provide significant additional capacity at the facility within the port in order to cope with increases in trade up to 2040. The scheme will see a new roll-on/roll-off jetty built to handle ferries of up to 240 metres in length, as well as the redevelopment of an oil berth into a deep-water container berth.

Dublin Port FAQ

Dublin was little more than a monastic settlement until the Norse invasion in the 8th and 9th centuries when they selected the Liffey Estuary as their point of entry to the country as it provided relatively easy access to the central plains of Ireland. Trading with England and Europe followed which required port facilities, so the development of Dublin Port is inextricably linked to the development of Dublin City, so it is fair to say the origins of the Port go back over one thousand years. As a result, the modern organisation Dublin Port has a long and remarkable history, dating back over 300 years from 1707.

The original Port of Dublin was situated upriver, a few miles from its current location near the modern Civic Offices at Wood Quay and close to Christchurch Cathedral. The Port remained close to that area until the new Custom House opened in the 1790s. In medieval times Dublin shipped cattle hides to Britain and the continent, and the returning ships carried wine, pottery and other goods.

510 acres. The modern Dublin Port is located either side of the River Liffey, out to its mouth. On the north side of the river, the central part (205 hectares or 510 acres) of the Port lies at the end of East Wall and North Wall, from Alexandra Quay.

Dublin Port Company is a State-owned commercial company responsible for operating and developing Dublin Port.

Dublin Port Company is a self-financing, and profitable private limited company wholly-owned by the State, whose business is to manage Dublin Port, Ireland's premier Port. Established as a corporate entity in 1997, Dublin Port Company is responsible for the management, control, operation and development of the Port.

Captain William Bligh (of Mutiny of the Bounty fame) was a visitor to Dublin in 1800, and his visit to the capital had a lasting effect on the Port. Bligh's study of the currents in Dublin Bay provided the basis for the construction of the North Wall. This undertaking led to the growth of Bull Island to its present size.

Yes. Dublin Port is the largest freight and passenger port in Ireland. It handles almost 50% of all trade in the Republic of Ireland.

All cargo handling activities being carried out by private sector companies operating in intensely competitive markets within the Port. Dublin Port Company provides world-class facilities, services, accommodation and lands in the harbour for ships, goods and passengers.

Eamonn O'Reilly is the Dublin Port Chief Executive.

Capt. Michael McKenna is the Dublin Port Harbour Master

In 2019, 1,949,229 people came through the Port.

In 2019, there were 158 cruise liner visits.

In 2019, 9.4 million gross tonnes of exports were handled by Dublin Port.

In 2019, there were 7,898 ship arrivals.

In 2019, there was a gross tonnage of 38.1 million.

In 2019, there were 559,506 tourist vehicles.

There were 98,897 lorries in 2019

Boats can navigate the River Liffey into Dublin by using the navigational guidelines. Find the guidelines on this page here.

VHF channel 12. Commercial vessels using Dublin Port or Dun Laoghaire Port typically have a qualified pilot or certified master with proven local knowledge on board. They "listen out" on VHF channel 12 when in Dublin Port's jurisdiction.

A Dublin Bay webcam showing the south of the Bay at Dun Laoghaire and a distant view of Dublin Port Shipping is here
Dublin Port is creating a distributed museum on its lands in Dublin City.
 A Liffey Tolka Project cycle and pedestrian way is the key to link the elements of this distributed museum together.  The distributed museum starts at the Diving Bell and, over the course of 6.3km, will give Dubliners a real sense of the City, the Port and the Bay.  For visitors, it will be a unique eye-opening stroll and vista through and alongside one of Europe’s busiest ports:  Diving Bell along Sir John Rogerson’s Quay over the Samuel Beckett Bridge, past the Scherzer Bridge and down the North Wall Quay campshire to Berth 18 - 1.2 km.   Liffey Tolka Project - Tree-lined pedestrian and cycle route between the River Liffey and the Tolka Estuary - 1.4 km with a 300-metre spur along Alexandra Road to The Pumphouse (to be completed by Q1 2021) and another 200 metres to The Flour Mill.   Tolka Estuary Greenway - Construction of Phase 1 (1.9 km) starts in December 2020 and will be completed by Spring 2022.  Phase 2 (1.3 km) will be delivered within the following five years.  The Pumphouse is a heritage zone being created as part of the Alexandra Basin Redevelopment Project.  The first phase of 1.6 acres will be completed in early 2021 and will include historical port equipment and buildings and a large open space for exhibitions and performances.  It will be expanded in a subsequent phase to incorporate the Victorian Graving Dock No. 1 which will be excavated and revealed. 
 The largest component of the distributed museum will be The Flour Mill.  This involves the redevelopment of the former Odlums Flour Mill on Alexandra Road based on a masterplan completed by Grafton Architects to provide a mix of port operational uses, a National Maritime Archive, two 300 seat performance venues, working and studio spaces for artists and exhibition spaces.   The Flour Mill will be developed in stages over the remaining twenty years of Masterplan 2040 alongside major port infrastructure projects.

Source: Dublin Port Company ©Afloat 2020.