by Niall Duffy | Jan 14, 2024 | Ireland, News
A Donegal teenager with Down Syndrome who has a passion for the sea has taken a big step towards following his dream to work in the marine sector. Sixteen-year-old Seán Boyle recently passed his three-day Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) Basic Safety Training course...
by Niall Duffy | Dec 28, 2023 | Featured Article, Ireland, News
In 2023, the Irish Coast Guard coordinated responses to 2,788 incidents which is the second highest number in 5 years (2,976 in 2021). August was the busiest month with a total of 391 incidents. The incident count covers the range of services provided by the Coast...
by Niall Duffy | Dec 19, 2023 | Featured Article, Ireland, News
“Do YOU have the courage to learn what it takes to survive?” Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM), Irelands Seafood Development Agency has once again joined forces with the RNLI to run a number of Man Overboard Challenges in 2024. The free one-day experience is...
by Niall Duffy | Jul 19, 2023 | News, Safety
The Commissioners of Irish Lights (Irish Lights) has announced the launch of an online, focused training course on the provision of marine aids to navigation which is designed specifically for Local Lighthouse Authorities in collaboration with Bord Iascaigh Mhara...
by Niall Duffy | Apr 5, 2023 | Ireland, News, Safety
The fishing fleet in Northern Ireland will benefit from a new Fishing First Safety Management project from The Seafarers’ Charity. The Northern Ireland Fishing First project is set to benefit fishing vessel owners and crew in Northern Ireland. The project is led by...
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