Institute News
Isolda Commeration
19 December 2020 marked the 80th anniversary of the sinking of Isolda, a service vessel owned by the Commissioners of Irish Lights (Irish Lights). On 19th December 1940, Isolda sailed from Rosslare with a relief crew on board for the Barrels and Coninbeg lightships....
Naval Service seek direct entry officers
Interesting article in the Irish Times about recruitment to the defence forces. Navy opportunities may be of interest to members. Read Irish Times article here Got to directly to Military careers page
Marine Notice No. 14 of 2020 – Temporary Contingency Planning for Certification of Seafarers – COVID-19
Reissued 30th October 2020 expiring 30th April 2021 This Marine Notice sets out the temporary measures being put in place in relation to the validity of seafarers’ documents impacted as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Further information on...
Don Curtis award presented at NMCI
On the 13th October 2020 President of the Irish Institute of Master Mariners, Capt Dermot Gray, presented the Don Curtis Award to Dmitri Jelezoglo. The award is sponsored by the Institute. Named after the late Don Curtis who was a popular and well-regarded member of...
Irish Lights help out National Maritime College cadets.
In these stage times it is great to sea the spirit of co-operation that seafarers are known for alive and well. The following article by IIMM president Capt. Dermot Gray give the full details. Well done to Irish Lights, NMCI and the team on board Granuaile. Cadet Ship...
UK Convened summit on crew changes
July 9 is the date for the UK-convened summit on crew changes, which will engage stakeholders from across the world, including maritime, aviation, regulators and politicians. A solution to the crew repatriation crisis cannot come soon enough with news from British...
PPU’s For Safer Port Navigation
IIMM members John Horgan and Tony Mulcahy recently contributed to an interesting article relating to the use of Personal Pilot Unit's and ECDIS in port situations. Read the full article here
Day of the Seafarer 2020 (IMO Article)
This year, the annual Day of the Seafarer (DotS) celebrated its 10th anniversary on 25 June. Seafarers are on the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic, playing an essential role in maintaining the flow of vital goods, such as food, medicines and medical supplies....
IIMM President goes viral!!
Social media on fire following IIMM president being hailed a hero!! Well done to Capt. Dermot Gray and all the crew of the Granuaile.
IMO Draws up protocols for safe crew changes
The need for ships to change crews and for seafarers to fly home at the end of their periods of service have emerged as two of the biggest challenges facing shipping as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now the International Maritime Organization has sent a...
