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Ocean Globe Race Yacht Rescues Mariner Drifting in Pirate Waters 90 miles off Dakar
26th September 2023 Offshore
Australian yacht Outlaw competing in the Ocean Globe Race have contacted McIntyre Ocean Globe race headquarters, stating they’d come in contact with a sole male drifting in a 20ft canoe 90nm off the coast of Dakar. The distressed mariner, who doesn’t…
He brought new life afloat and ashore. And there was and is so much in the story of the late Mick Hunt “of Howth and Connacht” that thousands of words could be written about him. Yet we can get a…
Mensun Bound, who was director of exploration when the Discovery was discovered in the Antarctic, returns to the Shackleton Autumn School next month. “The Endurance: conception, construction, destruction and reconstruction” is the title of Bound’s talk on October 22nd. He…
Swim Ireland Running Clinic for Triathletes and Open Water Swimmers in Limerick
27th September 2023 Sea Swim
Triathletes, masters and open water swimmers may benefit from a skills and training session which Swim Ireland is running this weekend in the University of Limerick pool. The two-hour session will be held with one of Ireland's top performance coaches,…
Researchers on technology for the rapid diagnosis of fish disease on aquaculture sites have been awarded Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) funding. A team led by Dr Niall Maloney of the Atlantic Technological University (ATU) and Prof Enda McGlynn of Dublin…
"Pivotal role" Ireland Can Play in Offshore Renewables Discussed at European Parliament
26th September 2023 Power From the Sea
Industry leaders and policy makers discussed the “pivotal role” that Ireland can play in the EU’s transition to a greener future during a conference this week in the European Parliament. "Powering up Europe: Ireland's offshore wind potential” was the title…
The UK’s Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has urged owners of small passenger vessels such as RIBs to review their operations and procedures in line with current safety guidance. Its warning comes after an incident in June involving a RIB…
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…
IFI Promotes Angling in Ireland With Stand at Belgium’s Pêche Expo This November
26th September 2023 Angling
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) is organising Ireland’s first ever stand at the Pêche Expo angling show in Belgium on the weekend of 11-12 November. Pêche Expo is aimed at a general angling audience and is dedicated to all types of…
Shannon-Erne Waterway: Leitrim Village Facilities Reopening After Jetty Works
26th September 2023 Inland Waterways
Waterways Ireland is concluding its jetty upgrade works in Leitrim village, and advises masters of vessels on and users of the Shannon-Erne Waterway of the following: The public jetty fronting the Marina Apartments in Leitrim village will reopen for mooring…
Major Container Operators Join forces to Accelerate the Decarbonisation of the Shipping Industry
26th September 2023 Ports & Shipping
Danish and French shipping giants, A.P. Moller - Maersk A/S and CMA CGM have decided to join forces on several areas relating to decarbonization, in full compliance with all laws and regulations. As frontrunners of the energy transition in shipping,…
EU Issues "Red Card" on Illegal Fishing to Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
26th September 2023 Fishing
The European Commission has given a “red card” to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago over illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing. The “red card” relates to an EU regulation on IUU which provides for a co-operation framework. This aims to…
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BJ Marine Confirm Boat Show Orders and 'Strong' Irish Interest in Beneteau's Oceanis 37.1, Antares 12 and Grand Trawler 62 after Cannes and Southampton
26th September 2023 BJ Marine
Irish broker BJ Marine is in buoyant form after attendance at both of September's international boat shows in Cannes and Southampton, writes BJ's Group Manager James Kirwan. We found Cannes to be a particularly busy show this year, helped no doubt by several…
Galway-Aran Islands Ferry Operator Attends Tourism Ireland Promotion to Belgian & Dutch Travel Agents
26th September 2023 Ferry
The focus was on Galway, as the west coast city’s attractions and region were promoted to 50 overseas tourism operators from Belgium and neighbouring Netherlands. Galway was also been promoted to travel agents at Tourism Ireland’s B2B workshops events held…
Irish Boat Buying Interest Drops at Southampton Boat Show But Increases at Cannes - Brokers
26th September 2023 Marine Trade
With September's international boat shows at Cannes in France and Southampton in England now over, one of the most noticeable conclusions from leading Irish boat brokers was the increase in Irish interest in boat buying in Eurozone France compared to the…
Yacht Racing is Thriving on Lough Derg's Garykennedy and Iniscealtra Sailing Clubs
26th September 2023 Inland Waterways
Yacht racing on Ireland's inland waters is thriving, with clubs holding regular events on Lough Derg throughout September. Garykennedy Sailing Club and Iniscealtra Sailing Club have a friendly relationship and often host events together, allowing committee members to have time…
Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) has secured convictions against three men for illegal fishing offences on the River Shannon. Two men were convicted of illegal salmon netting on the River Shannon, and another man has been convicted of possessing an unlawfully…
Finnish Marine Tech Firm Wärtsilä to Power Belfast’s NewMax Methanol Ferries
25th September 2023 Stena Line
Finnish marine tech firm Wärtsilä has been contracted to power what are being touted as the world’s first methanol-fuelled hybrid RoRo vessels currently being built for service across the Irish Sea. The company will supply an integrated hybrid propulsion system…
In recognition of their dedication and commitment of time, energy and skills, seven members of the Galway RNLI crew were presented with long-service awards for achieving 50, 100, 150 and 200 services. Each time the crew members respond to their…
Four Ocean Race Veterans and Two Record-Breaking Female Solo Circumnavigators inducted into the Cape Horn Hall of Fame
25th September 2023 Solo Sailing
True to its tradition of hosting world-famous sailors, the town of Les Sables d'Olonne in France, the global capital of single-handed ocean racing, is now home to the International Association of Cape Horners Cape Horn Hall of Fame. Les Sables…