#ShippingReview - Over the last fortnight Jehan Ashmore has reported from the shipping scene where a new freight operator, Channel Island Lines began trading with the return of Irish chartered cargo Huelin Dispatch.

Dublin Port Company published third quarter statistics volumes for 2013. In summary Q3 cargo volumes are: Imports +5.9%, Exports +4.1% equating to total volumes of +5.2%.

Next Tuesday (22 October) an 'Open Day' at the National Maritime College of Ireland (NMCI) is to be held between 10:00 to 15:00hrs. International shipping companies and maritime organisations will attend to provide information about maritime careers.

The European Commission met with transport stakeholders to discuss the way forward for the new TEN-T policy as well as its funding mechanism, the "Connecting Europe facility". The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) had welcomed imminent adoption of the new policy.

German operated Albatros became the final cruise caller to the Port of Cork's cruise season which was the busiest on record with 62 cruiseships carrying 123,000 passengers and crew.

#NMCI OPEN DAY – The annual 'Open Day' at the National Maritime College of Ireland (NMCI) in Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork, is to be held on Tuesday, 23rd October from 10:00 - 3:00 pm.

The maritime event will showcase the following courses:

B.Sc in Nautical Science

B.Eng in Marine & Plant Engineering

B.Eng Marine Electrotechnology

Higher Certificate in Science in Nautical Studies

For group bookings please email: [email protected] For enquiries contact NMCI on Tel: (021) 497 060 and www.nmci.ie