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P&O Ferries has confirmed that 800 employees were issued “immediate severance notices” with its sudden cancellation of services today (Thursday 17 March). As reported earlier on Afloat.ie, the ferry company — which operates Dublin-Liverpool and Larne-Cairnryan services — said it…

Waterways Ireland wishes to recruit permanent part-time lock and bridge keepers for lock operations on the Shannon Navigation during the peak boating seasons. The successful applicants will be based at a specific location and will assist inland waterways users in…

Are you a good communicator and willing to engage with the media? If so, Dunmore East RNLI may have just the volunteer role for you. The Co Waterford station is currently recruiting for the position of volunteer lifeboat press officer.…

We are looking for enthusiastic and proactive people for a range of roles based in Lefkas, Greece. All roles come with a competitive salary, flights, accommodation, as well as global career opportunities, training sponsorship for our top performers as well…

Dublin Port Company is currently recruiting for the roles of Project Manager and SharePoint Administrator & Document Controller. Candidates for Project Manager in the Programme Management Office — which is delivering the port’s €1.6bn capital programme — should have a…

Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) is launching its recruitment drive to hire 49 seasonal fisheries officers. The six-month posts are divided across seven River Basin Districts, covering 16 counties with recruitment getting underway immediately. Seasonal fisheries officers will join teams over…

Applications are sought from suitably qualified persons for the following positions: Marine Officer (Competition ID 009348). Oifigeach Mara Application forms and full particulars are available on the Council's website www.dlrcoco.ie and this link here Completed application forms should be returned BY…

A number of vacancies are currently open for roles with shipping companies based on the South Coast. In the Port of Waterford, shipping services firm Maritime Expert Ireland is recruiting for cargo surveyors in liquid and dry bulk cargos. Candidates…

The Marine Institute continues to invest in the next generation of ocean professionals, through the 2022 Summer Bursary Scholarship Programme, which provides third level students with work experience across a number of marine areas. The MI Bursary Scholarship Programme has…

Royal Cork Yacht Club in Cork Harbour is seeking an experienced sailing coach required to fulfil the role of “Head of Sailing Development”. RCYC says the candidate should at a minimum have their senior instructor ticket or equivalent, be actively…

Friday 14 January is the last day to apply to join the Marine Operatives pool with the Dublin Port Company. The port’s multi-skilled and multifunctional Marine Operatives, under the supervision of a team leader, operate with full flexibility and carry…

Are you up for the challenge of managing the network of lighthouses around the coast of Ireland? If so, the Commissioners of Irish Lights want to hear from you. The agency is now recruiting for the role of Coastal Operations…

The Department of Transport has responsibility for delivery of an accessible, efficient, safe and sustainable transport system that supports communities, households and businesses. Ireland’s marine footprint extends to more than 10 times our land mass and the marine sector plays…

World Sailing, the sports governing body has a number of employment vacancies at its headquarters in London, UK. The organisation is looking for:  a social media digital communications manager a graphics designer a technical - Olympic equipment manager a technical…

The Irish Coast Guard, a Division of the Department of Transport has vacancies for Watch Officers at its three Marine Rescue Coordination Centres in Dublin, Malin Head, Co Donegal and Valentia, Co Kerry. The IRCG provides a nationwide maritime emergency…

The team at Skerries RNLI in North Co Dublin is calling for new volunteers to help them to save lives at sea. In particular, the charity is looking for new volunteers to take up the roles of inshore lifeboat crew,…