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A document providing Covid-19 information relating to the Maritime Sector in Ireland has been recently released by the Department of Transport, Tourism, and Sport.

The 26-page document titled “Maritime Sector COVID-19 related information” was released by DTTAS on Friday and provides Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).

Among the headings contained is relevant information on issues such as seafarer certification, national and EU measures being taken in addition to information on the ports and shipping services.

The document can be downloaded in a PDF format from this LINK.

To consult more from the Department, click the DTTAS homepage here. 

Published in Ports & Shipping

Robert Dickson & Sean Waddilove, Tokyo Olympic 49er Sailors 

Dublin dinghy sailors Robert Dickson of Howth Yacht Club and Sean Waddilove of Skerries Sailing Club achieved their goal of representing Ireland in the 49er class, almost six years to the day after first setting foot in a 49er skiff at their home club of Howth Yacht Club in County Dublin in 2015.

The voyage was a magnificent one becoming U23 World champions in 2018 before out sailing rivals double Olympian Ryan Seaton and Seafra Guilfoyle in some style for selection in Lanzarote in March 2021 to win the last European Olympic place for Tokyo.

Follow their progress here.