Awarding bodies
The exams our courses work towards are awarded by national bodies and are recognised worldwide.
Radio communication courses are certified by the Irish Department of Transport: https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-transport/
Navigation courses are certified by the RYA: https://www.rya.org.uk/
Ship’s Radio Licence application
https://www.irishmaritimeradiolicencesystem.gov.ie/
Weather
This site is one of the best for marine weather forecasts:
EPIRB registration
PLB registration
http://www.comreg.ie/licensing_and_services/personal_locator_beacons.715.html
Marine Notices
http://www.transport.ie/marine/MaritimeSafetyDirectorate/MarineNotices/index.asp?loc=1990
Search and Rescue
Irish Coastguard http://www.transport.ie/marine/IRCG/About_Us.asp?lang=ENG&loc=2417
RNLI Irish News http://www.irishlifeboats.com/apps/blog/categories/show/785482-rnli-news
Coastguard History http://www.coastguardsofyesteryear.org/news.php
Diving
CFT, the Irish Underwater Council, www.diving.ie
Sailing
Afloat Magazine, www.afloat.ie
Sail the World, www.stw.fr
Inland Waterways
Waterways Ireland, www.waterwaysireland.org
Inland Waterways Association, www.iwai.ie
