Maritime Training
British Marine has launched a new accredited Foundation in Water Safety course aimed at reducing avoidable water-related incidents through practical training and improved awareness. Developed with Birmingham and Midland Marine Services Ltd, the two-hour course is accredited by the Institute…
New Cork Ferry Operator Welcomes Next Seafarers from National Maritime College
13th July 2026 Maritime Training
Hibernia Line’s Cork-Boulogne flagship ferry MV St. Patrick, when at the Irish port, recently welcomed on board a nautical science student from the local, nearby National Maritime College of Ireland (NMCI) in Ringaskiddy. Captain Paavo Kõplas, along with Hibernia Line…
The classic sail training vessel Maybe has resumed her Irish summer programme after spending the night at anchor in Scotsman's Bay on the south side of Dublin Bay. The 1933-built gaff-rigged ketch provided an eye-catching sight beneath Killiney Hill before…
Forty years after Sir Robin Knox-Johnston set a new Round Ireland speed record, the achievement will be celebrated at a special anniversary event at the National Yacht Club in Dún Laoghaire on Thursday evening. The event marks the 40th anniversary…
Eighty Sea Cadets stepped aboard HMS Belfast in London for The Big Help Out, taking part in a day of learning and creativity with volunteers from Imperial War Museums (IWM). Hands-On History: Cadets took part in interactive activities aboard HMS…
Forty-two Kerry lifeguards completed their annual induction at Ballyheigue Community Centre ahead of the busy summer bathing season. The training programme brought together lifeguards from across the county, with some already on duty at Kerry beaches over the Bank Holiday…
Round Ireland Race Youth Bursaries Open Aboard Spirit of Shackleton
25th May 2026 Spirit of Shackleton Yacht
Four bursary places are being offered to young people to race aboard the Clipper 70 yacht Spirit of Shackleton in next month’s Round Ireland Yacht Race. The initiative is backed by the Atlantic Youth Trust and led by skipper Enda…
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has launched a new qualification pathway for deck officers working on large yachts. The new Yacht Unlimited Certificate of Competency (CoC) allows holders to serve as Chief Mate or Master on yachts of any…
Spirit of Shackleton Youth Development Yacht To Be Launched by President Connolly in Dun Laoghaire
12th May 2026 Spirit of Shackleton Yacht
President Catherine Connolly has been invited to mark the official launch of the new youth development yacht, Spirit of Shackleton, in Dún Laoghaire harbour this Friday (May 15). The event at Dún Laoghaire Harbour plaza is hosted by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown…
Round Ireland Race Introduces Fresh Angle On Sail Training, And Brings The Great Alexis Loison On Board
9th May 2026 Round Ireland
What goes round, come round. Way back in 1972 we were doing a very leisurely family cruise with a Galion 22 in West Cork (small family then), and went in company with Dermod Kennedy and his ketch Richard of Baltimore…
The Danish sail training tall ship Georg Stage has anchored in Dublin Bay, bringing what its operators describe as the “world’s oldest” sail training tradition to Irish waters. The Class A tall ship is operated by the Georg Stage Memorial…
Loughs Agency has launched a schools art competition to promote awareness of Atlantic salmon and waterway health. The initiative marks World Earth Day and forms part of its Ripple Effect Project. Students are invited to create artwork showing a thriving…
Sail Training Ireland has announced limited availability on a series of spring voyages across Irish waters, targeting young people and adults. The programme includes a Youth Adventure Voyage for 14–17-year-olds aboard the tall ship Maybe, sailing from Belfast to Dublin…
Buttimer Opens Community Services Programme Call at Meitheal Mara Visit
1st April 2026 Maritime Training
Department of Rural and Community Development has opened a new call for applications under the Community Services Programme (CSP). The announcement was made by Jerry Buttimer in Cork on 30 March 2026 at the Meitheal Mara boatyard and workshop. The programme…
A new Irish maritime initiative inspired by explorer Ernest Shackleton will be launched in Dún Laoghaire Harbour this May. The Atlantic Shackleton Global Foundation has announced the official launch of the Spirit of Shackleton at Dún Laoghaire Plaza on 15…
Volunteer crew at Galway RNLI have taken part in a joint training exercise with medical students from the University of Galway. Ten foundation year students joined the session at the lifeboat station last week. The exercise followed an earlier visit…
