Rebel Marine acquires Limerick firm to bolster offshore wind services creating 30 jobs

The €7m deal is in anticipation of a number of major offshore wind developments 

Green Rebel Marine founder Pearse Flynn. Picture: Clare Keogh

Cork offshore energy firm Green Rebel Marine has acquired a majority stake in Limerick-based marine data company IDS-Monitoring through a €7m investment that will result in the creation of 30 jobs over the next two years.

Founded in 1996, IDS-Monitoring designs, manufactures and supports data systems that monitor offshore conditions and their technology has been deployed for use on hundreds of data buoys in over 30 countries.