National Maritime College signs German deal

A major deal struck by the National Maritime College could signal Ireland’s arrival as world-leaders in safety training for personnel involved in the offshore gas and oil exploration sectors.

The National Maritime College of Ireland, and its joint venture Irish partner SEFtec, have landed a major contract to build a marine safety training centre in Germany.

It will be modelled on the modern National Maritime College training centre in Ringaskiddy, Co Cork, and it is hoped it will showcase Irish expertise to the rest of Europe, resulting in many more significant orders.