2025 ‘Man Overboard Challenge’ Open for Participants

Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) and the Royal National Lifeboat Institute (RNLI) welcome anyone working on a fishing vessel or shoreside, including those in the aquaculture sector, to enrol now for the 2025 Man Overboard Challenge.

 

These FREE one-day experiences will be hosted at BIM’s National Fisheries College of Ireland, Greencastle, Co. Donegal and the National Maritime College of Ireland (NMCI) in Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork.

The sessions are designed to highlight the importance of wearing a personal floatation device (PFD) and provide the opportunity to practice Man Overboard recovery scenarios in the specialist environmental pools.

 

The event comprises of a short classroom-based learning followed by a pool-based session.

This is a challenging session which will test your abilities in a controlled environment while replicating some of the harsh conditions experienced at sea.

 

Observers are also welcome to attend, if they do not wish to participate in the pool sessions.

This joint initiative is delivered by Frankie Horne, RNLI’s Commercial Fishing Safety Manager. It aims to raise awareness and promote positive behaviours towards wearing lifejackets (also known as PFDs) at sea.

 

Come and join us for the events and learn how to keep yourself and your crew safe.

 

Venue & Dates:

BIM National Fisheries College of Ireland, Greencastle, Co. Donegal

Friday 14 February 2025

Time: 11.00am – 5.00pm

 

National Maritime College of Ireland, Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork

Tuesday 18 February 2024

Time: 11.00am – 5.00pm

 

Requirements:

Potential participants must have their BIM Mandatory Safety Training completed and be over 16 years of age.

 

Refreshments:

Lunch and light refreshments (teas/coffees) are provided on the day.

 

Participants from registered seafood businesses are eligible for a payment of €175 per person upon completion. Terms and conditions apply*. To book, please contact using the below details.

*Participants must be a registered fisher, aquaculture operator or employed by a registered seafood company to avail of the payment.  

This does not apply to participants who are already in receipt of funding for training during these dates under the BIM Seafood Training Scheme.

 

To book a place contact: