Net being cast globally for specialist to keep Irish naval ships at sea

Naval vessel LÉ Róisín undergoing sea trials around before dawn in Cork Harbour.  Picture: David Creedon / Anzenberger

A consultancy firm has been appointed to headhunt globally for a number of specialists urgently needed to keep Irish naval ships at sea. 

However, it has been warned it faces competition as there are similar skills shortages in the British Royal Navy, merchant navy, and cruise line industry which will all be trying to attract the same people.