Did you catch the Northern Lights last night?Our ships certainly did,the aurora borealis provided a spectacular backdrop to our Offshore Patrol Vessels while conducting Maritime Defence and Security Operations in Ireland’s Exclusive Economic Zone.
🌊📈 At Malin Head, Ireland’s northernmost point, scientists have been tracking sea temperatures for over 65 years, creating one of the country’s longest-running ocean records.
It shows a steady warming trend - about 1°C since the 1950s - with big implications for marine life and climate.
🎥 Watch the video to discover how this powerful dataset is collected, and why it matters.
🌊 With one of the largest maritime territories in Europe, Ireland’s blue economy is home to 3,000+ companies and 38,900 jobs across our coastal communities and beyond.
Opportunities are expanding across science, engineering, shipping, offshore renewable energy, technology, and marine research.
A career in Ireland’s marine sector means working on real-world challenges, protecting our ocean, and helping shape a sustainable future. 🌍💙
🌊 Ireland’s marine sector is thriving, with over 3,000 companies and nearly 39,000 people working across coastal communities and beyond.
🎥 This video highlights the exciting career paths in tourism, seafood, offshore energy, aquaculture, marine research, and more. Whether you're into science, engineering, or technology, the ocean economy has a place for you.
#IrelandOceanEconomy #BlueGrowth
#MTU are currently inviting applications for the following #NMCI posts:
• Lecturer: Supply Chain Management
• Assistant Lecturer: Nautical Science
Closing date for receipt of completed e-applications is 1pm on Wed, 30 Apr 2025.
Applications only via https://t.co/7sddwJ9Zqz
Calling Irish secondary students! Enter the “SEA the Future” Social Media Challenge during Innovation & Enterprise Month. Share bold maritime sustainability ideas, tag #SEAtheFutureNMCI, and aim for IMO 2050. Submit by 22 Mar for a chance to win VR headsets—shape the future!
Last Thursday, #NMCI hosted a Virtual Open Day & Careers Event, showcasing career pathways in Navigation, Marine Engineering, Marine Electrotechnology, Logistic, Supply Chain Management, Wind Energy and Maritime Operations.
https://t.co/P2rgN13aAQ
📅 @NMCI_Ireland has announced its fourth annual Seafarers’ Conference, set to take place on March 20th, 2025, at the Castletroy Park Hotel in Co. Limerick. Sponsored by @SimplyBlueGroup, the conference will
For more information and to register 👉 https://t.co/fXbRUAOdKP
Unlock a world of opportunity with cutting-edge programmes in #SupplyChain and #Maritime Operations at #NMCI. Blended learning, expert faculty. Apply by 24 Jan 2025 for Jan intake. Springboard & Skillnet funding available. Limited places.
Full details here https://t.co/KNEdYInk6A
There was fireworks 🤣 when members @IMarEST Cork Branch met with Capt Trevor Crowley from @EiMasterMariner@MTU_ie Faculty of Engineering awards @MTUSTEMCork. Congrats to all the winners from the faculty and especially from the Dept of Maritime Studies @NMCI_Ireland. @MTU_Alumni
NMCI Virtual Open Day & Careers event Jan 23rd, 2025! Explore NMCI’s suite of undergraduate & postgraduate programmes and learn about the rewarding career paths in nautical science, marine engineering, marine electrotechnology, supply chain & logistics and maritime operations.
Thank you to the Chief Engineer & crew on board the ZHONG REN 121 Heavy Load Carrier, who facilitated a @IMarEST Cork Branch technical visit for @NMCI_Ireland Marine Engineering & ETO students. This provided a fantastic learning experience. Thanks also to @DoyleShipping
Thank you to the OC and crew of P64 @naval_service for hosting @NMCI_Ireland 1st year Marine Engineering and ETO students. This visit was organised by @IMarEST Cork Branch. The visited highlighted to the students the complexity of equipment and systems on board.
Wind Industry Taster Cork- Nov 15th 10am -2pm.
This informative and engaging event will aim to highlight the interesting career opportunities available in the wind industry. Register for free here https://t.co/3MBzhslLGh