Brexit readiness end of transition period

Marine Notice No. 35 of 2020 (Please note this Marine Notice supersedes the following Marine Notices No. 7 of 2018, No.23 of 2018, No. 34 of 2018, No.37 of 2018, No.1 of 2019, No.46 of 2019) Notice to all Ship Operators, Fishing Vessel Owners,…

ECJ rules against Ireland’s marine casualty investigation structure

Ireland has failed to provide for an investigative body into maritime accidents that is ‘independent in its organisation and decision-making of any party whose interests could conflict with the task entrusted’. The European Court of Justice…

Five year future-proofing plan for Rosslare Europort

A major transformation is planned for Rosslare Europort that will see investment of more than €30m by Iarnród Éireann over the next five years. Investment in the Masterplan will ensure that Rosslare is equipped with capacity, facilities…

Ireland’s maritime safety regulations must be reviewed

All Irish legislative procedures are currently frozen due to the absence of a permanent government following the indecisive February election. The legislative paralysis will now be prolonged, even if a government is formed in the foreseeable…

Covid-19: support measures for maritime transport sector

The Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport has unveiled support measures for the maritime transport sector so it can “continue to operate as normally as possible during the COVID-19 pandemic”. Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport,…

Marine Notice 06 of 2020 (Novel Coronavirus)

Notice to all Shipowners, Fishing Vessel Owners, Agents, Shipmasters, Skippers, Fishers, Yachtsmen and Seafarers The Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport has been requested to publicise instructions from the Health Service Executive (HSE)…
Blackrock Island

Review board will examine elements of Rescue 116 report

Almost three years following the fatal crash of Rescue 116 helicopter at Blackrock Island,Co Mayo, a review board is to 're-examine' certain findings of the Draft Final Report into the accident on March 14, 2017. The Review Board will be…

Department accused of misconduct in public office

The Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport and the Marine Casualty Investigation Board stand accused of misconduct in public office in respect to current marine tragedy investigations. Michael Kingston, international maritime expert and…

Marine Notice No 3 of 2020

Notice to all Fishing Vessel Owners, Agents, Skippers, Fishers and Seafarers S.I. No 672 of 2019 European Union (International Labour Organisation Work in Fishing Convention) (Working Hours) Regulations 2019 The Work in Fishing Convention,…