80 jobs to be created by energy firms at harbour

More than 80 jobs are to be created in Cork’s marine energy sector by three companies, it was announced at a major maritime conference yesterday.

The bulk of the new positions will be created by US ocean energy company, Resolute Marine Limited, which is set to establish its European headquarters in Cork with the creation of 80 jobs over the next five years.

UCC Beaufort Research Centre spinout, Exceedence Ltd, will create a further five jobs in marine renewable energy consultancy next year while global salvage company, Resolve Marine, will add up to six more jobs at its European headquarters in Cork Harbour.