Advance Your Maritime Career: Upcoming Courses and Key Application Deadlines
Applications are open for three flexible, industry focused programmes delivered by Munster Technological University and NMCI, with a reduced fee available through CILT Mobility & Supply Chain Skillnet to eligible candidates. Whether you are looking to progress into senior maritime management, strengthen your expertise in maritime law, or develop specialist knowledge in port and offshore energy operations, these programmes are designed to support your professional development. Programmes commencing September 2026: • 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 (𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝟗) A two year programme for professionals seeking to develop advanced leadership, management and operational expertise across the maritime sector. • 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 (𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝟖) A specialist microcredential focusing on port operations, offshore renewable energy and sustainable maritime logistics. • 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐰 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐤 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 (𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝟗) Gain advanced knowledge of maritime law, regulatory compliance and risk management to meet the evolving needs of the maritime industry.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the National Maritime College of Ireland for a 36-month research position leading NMCI’s contribution to FLOWLO – Floating Wind Logistics and Operations. Funded by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) and led by University College Cork in partnership with MTU/NMCI and Wind Energy Ireland, FLOWLO will examine the port infrastructure, vessel requirements, logistics and marine operations needed to support floating offshore wind development around Ireland’s south and west coasts. The successful candidate will use NMCI’s advanced navigation-simulation facilities to lead applied research examining operations in Cork Harbour, Bantry Bay and the Shannon Estuary. They will also help develop new research partnerships and funding proposals for NMCI. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in maritime operations, navigation simulation, marine engineering, offshore renewable energy, ports or maritime logistics. Closing date: 1pm, Tuesday 25 August 2026 Full details are available by clicking the below button:
At NMCI, our Level 9 postgraduate diploma pathways in Global Sustainable Supply Chain Management, Maritime Operations, and Offshore Wind Systems & Sustainable Maritime Operations provide learners with specialist sectoral expertise and can also support progression to full Masters awards through the completion of a research dissertation at NMCI.
It is also very positive to see these specialist NMCI maritime postgraduate diploma awards recognised as part of wider professional development routes, includingUniversity of Limerick's Master of Professional Practice. We look forward to continuing to explore collaborative opportunities with UL that support lifelong learning, professional progression and the future skills needs of Ireland’s maritime and offshore sectors.
Closing date: August 13th 2026
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Join us at NMCI Training Services for GWO basic safety and refresher training courses designed to keep your skills current and your certifications compliant.
GWO Basic Safety Training Sea Survival and Transfer (SS)
GWO Basic Safety Training Working at Heights (WAH)
