Members of the Irish Marine Federation (IMF), in collaboration with British Marine, have successfully completed the first British Marine Electrical Training (BMET) course held in Ireland.
As part of the IMF’s ongoing commitment to upskilling and supporting its members, announced at the trade networking event in February, this professional training course took place on 1–2 July at the Irish National Sailing School in Dun Laoghaire Harbour, attended by nine engineers from six IMF member companies.
The certified course is based on the British Marine Electrical and Electronics Association (BMEEA) Code of Practice, widely regarded as the industry benchmark for safe and compliant marine electrical installations. It aligns with UK marine electrical systems and incorporates best practices from the BMEEA Code of Practice, ISO standards and the Recreational Craft Regulations (RCR).
This expert-led, hands-on training was tailored for marine technicians, boatbuilders, electricians and engineers seeking in-depth knowledge of compliant installations, diagnostics and maintenance in the marine environment.
IMF training coordinator Crónán O’Donnell said: “The partnership with British Marine reflects our commitment to raising professional standards across Ireland’s marine sector through IMF membership.
“The BMET course equips marine professionals with the most up-to-date knowledge to work confidently and safely with marine electrical systems in line with the highest standards.”
British Marine head of raining Manj Mahey said: “We are delighted to be partnering with the Irish Marine Federation in delivering our training programmes. It’s encouraging to see the initial appetite and enthusiasm for professional training come to fruition and I look forward to working with the IMF and its members on delivering the next course.”
IMF chair Gerry Salmon added: “I am delighted to see that nine of our own engineers in Ireland have received professional certification and recognition of their skills, having successfully completed this training course.
“We need to continue offering professional training to acknowledge the expertise we already have here in Ireland and to attract young people into our industry. Well done to Crónán O’Donnell, who has championed this initiative since our first meetings with British Marine in September 2024.”
