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The Department of Transport has launched its call for applications for the latest three-year panel of radio surveyors, which will be active from Saturday 21 October. As with previous iterations, the panel will carry out statutory radio surveys on Irish…

The Marine Ireland Industry Network (MIIN) has announced its upcoming ‘MIIN in Kerry’ event on Friday 20 October at the Rose Hotel in Tralee, Co Kerry. Taking place during this year’s Bioeconomy Ireland Week, the event will host blue bioeconomy experts…

We regret to announce the death at the age of 91 of Sean Flood of Howth, originally of Clontarf. In a long and active life, he played a leading and popular role in business in Dublin, and in many areas…

Afloat.ie regret to record the death at the age of 83 of Mick Hunt of Howth and Connacht, who was best known for his restorations and sailing of traditional craft, but was equally adept at bringing new life to old…

A veteran of the maritime community Captain James Patrick Carter, former Dun Laoghaire Harbour master, passed away on September 3rd. Captain Carter was the ninth Harbour Master of Dun Laoghaire and served for 34 years from 1975 until his retirement in 2009. …

Water quality and the marine scored the lowest in a “report card” commissioned by Friends of the Earth on Government progress on its own climate and environmental promises. This year’s grading of “C plus” represents “moderate progress” and is a…

Oriel Sea Salt, a Co. Louth-based sea salt harvesting business, has launched the world's first deep sea liquid magnesium health supplement. The company extracts magnesium and minerals from deep seawater for use in health, well-being and skin care products. Oriel…

An original portrait photograph of Irish Arctic explorer Francis Crozier, which was taken shortly before the doomed Franklin expedition, will be auctioned in London next month. As BBC News reports, Capt Francis Crozier and 13 other senior officers were photographed…

‘Antoni’ and ‘Betty’ provided a sharp reminder that we are not immune to severe storm conditions even in mid-summer. Craftinsure is helping a number of customers who have fallen victim to recent bad weather. Claims have included a yacht capsizing…

Arklow Heritage & Maritime Museum, Co. Wicklow is this Wednesday (23 August) at 7.30pm to host an insightful and illustrated talk on the port town's history of Ormonde Castle and the Dominican Abbey. Over the last two years, a significant…

An hourly train service should be operating between major cities and at least one train every two hours between other urban centres, according to a new report that recommends the transformation of the current rail system including port rail freight.…

A barge owned by Bibby Marine Ltd has arrived on Britain’s Dorset coast to provide floating accommodation for asylum seekers. As Sky News reports, the barge will be docked for at least 18 months and has a capacity for 506…

Afloat.ie regrets to record the death on Friday (7 July) of Gus Henry of Sligo; a leading Sligo Yacht Club member, veteran race officer and sailing enthusiast. In particular, Gus was a GP14 sailor of great energy and national status,…

Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) officials will be questioned on the agency’s 2021 accounts at the Oireachtas Committee of Public Accounts (PAC) on Thursday (July 6). Members of the Oireachtas committee will be joined by officials from the Comptroller and Auditor…

Former National Yacht Club (NYC) Commodore Brían Barry of Killiney, County Dublin, has died. Brian was a Member of the NYC for over 50 years. He came into sailing through Glenans, and with his wife Anne, he continued introducing people to…

The Department of Transport has been advised that a geophysical and geotechnical surveys is being undertaken by Green Rebel Marine in the Irish Sea to assess cable burial on behalf of MDM. The survey work was anticipated to start on…