Latest News
January 2012 - Marine Data Communication & Networking Course.
IMERC is pleased to be involved in the creation of a new course for those wanting to learn more about the specifics of troubleshooting Marine Computing devices. No particular diploma is required to join this course, however a certain amount of experience in operating computers is preferable. Click for more.
25th November 2011
An Taoiseach Enda Kenny launches the IMERC strategy.
Download the IMERC Strategy here
Devices to harness wave energy from the Atlantic Ocean, the development of green ships, autonomous submersible vehicles, acoustics in the marine environment, and the sustainable development of our ocean resources are among the target areas for innovation in the Irish Maritime and Energy Resource Cluster, launched recently by An Taoiseach Enda Kenny.
Featured News
Call for Abstracts Open: 4th Annual Marine Renewable Energy Technical Conference, delivered by our partners in MREC (Mass Renewable Energy Centre).
The conference Technical Committee is now accepting extended abstracts for presentation at the 4th Annual Marine Renewable Energy Technical Conference on topics related to tidal energy, wave energy, offshore wind, ocean currents, ocean thermal energy and other ways to extract energy from oceans or rivers.
Our Ocean Wealth Consultation - IMERC's response
Simon Coveney TD, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, launched a public consultation process on how to harness the potential of Ireland’s vast marine resource. Click below for IMERC's response.
Dr. Valerie Cummins, Director of IMERC talks about the Eisenhower Fellowship
Dr Val Cummins, Director of the Irish Maritime and Energy Resource and Cluster (IMERC), has been awarded an Eisenhower Fellowship to investigate how the Americans manage their renewable energy and coastal development. The Eisenhower Fellowships are targeted at young leaders internationally. View a recently made UCC video here.
Events
IMERC Conference on Maritime Geostrategic Thinking - 9th March 2012
Please find links to the conference presentations below (PDF Documents).
01. Lt Niamh Ni Fhatharta - Intro To IMERC (3.7MB)
02. Brendan Ryan - Learning from International Transport and Logistics To Build Knowledge in Ireland (4.4MB)
03. Grainne Lynch - Research in Shiping, Transport, Logistics and Transport Supporting Job Creation In Ireland (1.4MB)
04. Cmdre Mellett - Growing the Maritime Security Paradigm For Ireland (7.9MB)
05. Michael Mulqueen - Capacity Building For Innovation In Maritime Security (1.2MB)
06. Ciara Delaney - Importance of Ireland's Role in Defining European Maritime Policy (872KB)
07. John Managan – Future of Maritime Ireland and Developing Strategic Maritime Resources
08. Anthony Gurnee - Maritime Focused Enterprises Of The Future
09. Val Cummins - IMERC Industry Engagement (2.4MB)
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