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CILT Mobility & Supply Chain Skillnet and the National Maritime College of Ireland (NMCI) at Munster Technological University are hosting a launch for their newest Master’s programme supporting development in the offshore renewable energy, ports, transport and logistics, and maritime sectors.

The Master of Science in Maritime Operations fills a long-standing need by creating an education pathway for those seeking to lead Ireland’s maritime industry into a sustainable future.

Participants will gain the requisite knowledge and tools for sound decision-making and leadership in onshore management roles, as well as offering support for various maritime operations such as port management, ship management, offshore energy development, aquaculture and other marine endeavours associated with Ireland.

The support of Skillnet Ireland in utilising the ESF+ fund allows CILT Mobility & Supply Chain Skillnet to facilitate industry to access this programme at a significant discount of 45%.

The launch of the MSc in Maritime Operations will take place on Thursday 30 May at 3pm in the National Maritime College of Ireland. Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan will address attendees alongside Head of NMCI head Paul Hegarty and MTU president Prof Maggie Cusack. Register your attendance HERE.

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Tom Dolan, Solo Offshore Sailor

Even when County Meath solo sailor Tom Dolan had been down the numbers in the early stages of the four-stage 2,000 mile 2020 Figaro Race, Dolan and his boat were soon eating their way up through the fleet in any situation which demanded difficult tactical decisions.

His fifth overall at the finish – the highest-placed non-French sailor and winner of the Vivi Cup – had him right among the international elite in one of 2020's few major events.

The 33-year-old who has lived in Concarneau, Brittany since 2009 but grew up on a farm in rural County Meath came into the gruelling four-stage race aiming to get into the top half of the fleet and to underline his potential to Irish sailing administrators considering the selection process for the 2024 Olympic Mixed Double Offshore category which comes in for the Paris games.