National Maritime College of Ireland - NMCI

17/09/2026

We are delighted to share that Daniel Cagney has been appointed as a Researcher on the MARSEC project at NMCI.

Daniel previously served 14 years in the Irish Naval Service, with experience across navigation, ship operations, training, fishery protection, interdiction, and humanitarian operations. He holds degrees in Nautical Science and Computer Science and recently completed an MSc in Cybersecurity Innovation through MTU’s Cyber Innovate programme, where his research focused on cybersecurity in critical infrastructure. He brings expertise across cyber-physical risk, threat modelling, subsea and offshore infrastructure protection, maritime situational awareness, resilience, and incident response.

Pictured L-R: Dr Brian Devitt (Head of College), Daniel Cagney (MARSEC Researcher) and Dr Robert McCabe (Head of MARSEC).

Irish Naval Service | Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment | MTU Research Innovation and Enterprise | Munster Technological University |

16/09/2026

Kevin Fitzgibbon, Manager at Halpin Centre for Research & Innovation at the National Maritime College of Ireland is attending the Interreg NPA Leaders' event in Klaksvík, Faroe Islands, this week, as part of project NACEMAP. There are new collaboration opportunities emerging with other, recently funded projects, in the area of emergency preparedness and response. Interreg NPA is now working on their next programme, to be delivered from 2027 onwards.

15/09/2026

It was our pleasure to welcome the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, together with delegates attending the Informal Fisheries Directors General and Attachés Meeting, to the National Maritime College of Ireland last week.

More than 70 officials visited NMCI, where they received a briefing from Dr. Brian Devitt, Head of NMCI, followed by a tour of the college and its specialist maritime training and education facilities.

The visit provided an opportunity to showcase NMCI’s latest upgrades and demonstrate how our facilities, technology and expertise support the education of the next generation of seafarers, while also providing professional training and upskilling for those already working across the maritime sector.

We were delighted to welcome the delegation to NMCI and to share an insight into the important role NMCI plays in supporting maritime education, training and skills development in Ireland and internationally.

14/09/2026

A very warm welcome to our new first year students who begin their journey at the National Maritime College of Ireland today.
Our newest cadets are starting their studies in Nautical Science, Marine Engineering and Marine Electrotechnology, taking their first steps towards exciting careers in the global maritime industry.
Over the coming months and years, they will develop the knowledge, practical skills and professional experience that will prepare them for their time at sea and the many career opportunities that a maritime qualification can offer around the world.
We wish each of you every success as you begin this new chapter. Make the most of every opportunity, support one another and enjoy the journey ahead.
Welcome to NMCI. Your maritime career starts here.

Munster Technological University | Irish Naval Service |

14/09/2026

Delighted to see another very warm welcome being given to NMCI cadet Jack Mulcahy, as he begins his sea-time with Hibernia Line. Congratulations, Jack, on reaching this important stage in your maritime training. We wish you every success on board and look forward to hearing about the valuable experience, skills and knowledge you gain during your time at sea.

Delighted to welcome fellow Cobh native Jack Mulcahy onboard MV St Patrick as he begins his time at sea with Hibernia Line. ⚓

Jack will gain valuable hands-on experience and sea time during his placement, helping to build the skills and confidence needed as he prepares to start his maritime career with Princess Cruises this October.

We're proud to support the next generation of maritime professionals and are pleased to play a small part in Jack's journey.

Wishing Jack every success as he takes this exciting first step towards a career at sea.

10/09/2026

Great to see the very warm welcome our cadet Eduardo Ciontu received from Paul Roche and the crew of MV St. Patrick as he begins his sea phase with Hibernia Line.
Best of luck Eduardo, enjoy this exciting opportunity.

Delighted to welcome National Maritime College of Ireland - NMCI Deck Officer Cadet Eduardo Ciontu to Hibernia Line and onboard MV St Patrick. ⚓

We are proud to support and develop the next generation of maritime professionals, providing opportunities for young people to gain valuable experience at sea as they begin their careers.

Eduardo's placement with Hibernia Line marks an important step in his maritime journey, and we look forward to supporting his learning, development and growth in the months ahead.

We wish Eduardo every success for the future and are delighted to be part of this exciting chapter.

02/09/2026

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02/09/2026

Dr Robert McCabe, Head of MARSEC at NMCI, delivered a presentation on critical maritime infrastructure resilience at the fourth European Union Security Initiative (EUSI) Policy Dialogue, held in Dublin this week.

Taking place on the margins of the EU Foreign Ministers’ meeting during the Irish Presidency of the Council of the EU, the dialogue was organised in partnership with the The Azure Forum for Contemporary Security Strategy and Łukasiewicz - ITECH Instytut Innowacji i Technologii. It brought together leading experts and decision-makers to examine key security challenges facing Europe, connecting strategic debate with practical insights and concrete EU policy processes.

For Ireland, as an island nation, the maritime sector is fundamental to our energy security, communications, trade and wider economy. Ensuring the resilience of the critical maritime infrastructure that underpins these vital functions is therefore of particular strategic importance - both nationally and within the broader European security landscape.

Dr McCabe reflected on the shift from infrastructure protection towards a broader resilience-based approach, highlighting the importance of technology, maritime domain awareness and cross-sector cooperation, as well as the ability to anticipate, respond to and recover from disruption. The issues discussed form part of MARSEC’s work at NMCI, connecting research, policy and innovation to the evolving security and resilience challenges facing Ireland’s maritime domain.

Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment I Munster Technological University I

28/08/2026

Congratulations to NMCI graduate Sandra O'Sullivan, from our TD03/OOW class who features in The Skipper today. Inspiring our next generation of seafarers.

Munster Technological University | Commissioners of Irish Lights |

26/08/2026

It was a pleasure to welcome Dr Luke O’Reilly, Dr Shauna Creane, Dr Paul Holloway and Dr Aaron Lim from University College Cork’s Department of Geography and the UCC Earth and Ocean Lab to the National Maritime College of Ireland yesterday.
The group toured NMCI and experienced several of our specialist facilities, including our new national Bridge, Engine Room and High-Voltage simulators, as well as the free-fall lifeboat simulator.
The visit was followed by excellent discussions on the UCC, Cork Education and Training Board, NMCI and Munster Technological University Offshore Hub, together with opportunities for joint courses, research collaboration and participation in future consortia.
Many thanks to NMCI Training Services, Operations Manager Ray Johnston for organising the tours and to Senior Instructor Jim Morrissey for putting our visitors’ sea legs to the test in the free-fall lifeboat simulator.
We look forward to building on the conversations and exploring the many opportunities for collaboration ahead.