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Marine Engine Training

by James King | Jul 9, 2023 | Engineering, Seamanship Centre News, Ship Safety

The Seamanship Centre ran the MCA Approved Engine Courses 1 & 2 over the last fortnight with all successfully meeting the course requirements. This post is simply a big thank you to our attendees past and present for their determination, support and adding to the...

Newbuild awareness

by James King | Apr 11, 2023 | Engineering, Seamanship Centre News, Ship Safety

Newbuild deliveries are up – especially in the areas of Crew Transfer Vessels (CTV’s) and the leisure industry markets. For all machinery onboard, no time is more important than the running in period. Return of investment requires complete understanding of...

Merry Christmas

by James King | Dec 17, 2022 | Seamanship Centre News

Another year draws to a close and the centre gets ready to power down for a few welcome days. Training provision went very well this year and our sincere gratitude to you the customer for the solid support you have given us. Wishing everyone a very happy and peaceful...

Course review: Approved Engine Course 2

by James King | Jun 23, 2022 | Engineering, Seamanship Centre News, Ship Safety

The Approved Engine Course 2 (AEC2) is now into its third successful year of operation here in Killybegs. Course attendees in this time have come from Argentina, North America, South Africa not to mention all over the European continent. Running the course back to...

Passage Planning MCA Safety Flyer, Fishing Vessel Coelleira (OB 93)

by Seamanship Centre | Mar 20, 2020 | Seamanship Centre News

Safety lessons 1. Passage planning is a prerequisite of safe navigation, particularly in unfamiliar waters. Plotting an intended route either on a paper chart or in a chart plotter not only provides an overview of the planned passage, but it also enables all potential...