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Sea Survival / Safety Training

Posted on: April 24th, 2018 by Paul Byrne

BIM Enhanced Safety Training Course

Next course schedules (vessels less than 15m)

Next course schedule (vessels over 15m)

  • No courses scheduled at the moment

Duration: One day

Cost of one day Enhanced Safety Training course including a Personal Floatation Device fitted with Personal Locator Beacon:

  • Vessels less than 15 metres in length (LOA): €155
  • Vessels 15 metres and greater in length: €190
  • Get a grant for the costs

Qualification: Those who have successfully completed the training are issued with an Enhanced Safety Training Card

Prerequisites: Applicants must have completed BIM’s Basic Safety Training Course

To improve safety at sea, all fishing vessel crew members are required (S.I 587 of 2001) to under go basic safety training

BIM Basic Safety Training

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The training consists of three elements:

  1. Personal Survival Techniques (STCW-95 certificate)
  2. Elementary First Aid (STCW-95 certificate
  3. Fire Prevention and Safety Awareness

Duration: Three days

Cost: €150.00

Qualification: Those who have successfully completed the training are issued with a Safety Training Card

To improve safety at sea all fishing vessels crew members are required (S.I 587 of 2001)

Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting (3 Day) STCW-95

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Duration: Three days

Cost: €650.00

Qualification: Marine Fire Fighting Certification issued by BIM.

Advanced Fire Fighting and Prevention (5 Day) STCW-95

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Duration: Five days

Cost: €950.00

Qualification: Marine Fire Fighting Certification issued by BIM.

Medical First Aid Aboard Ship STCW-95

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Duration: Three Days

Course cost: €225.00

Qualification: Certificate issued by BIM

QQI occupational Fist Aid (Level 5)

Next course scheduled:

  • For next course scheduled in our college in NFC Castletownbere, contact della.osullivan@bim.ie on 027 71230
  • For next course scheduled in our college in NFC Greencastle, contact sandra.harkin@bim.ie on 353 74 9381068

Duration: Three Days

Course cost: €200.00

Qualification: QQI minor award

Grant Aid for Course Fees

Apply for grant aid for the couse fees and subsistence costs incurred when you undertake your training.

Learn about the Seafood Training Scheme

How to apply

Launch the Training Registration Form (pdf 92Kb) ‌

Save the form to your computer

Next, launch the form from your computer  (see note below)

Complete the form saving the updates as you go

Or complete the Non-EEA Students Training Application Form (pdf 425Kb) 

PLEASE NOTE: To launch the form you may need to install Adobe Acrobat Reader available at https://acrobat.adobe.com/. Should you need assistance with this please contact us.

Course Brochures

Read the Basic Safety Training brochure (pdf 226Kb) 

Read the Personal Survival Techniques Manual (pdf 1,033Kb)   

Contact Us

For further information contact our Training Services:

National Fisheries College
Greencastle, Co. Donegal
Direct: +353 74 9381068/9381099
nfcgreencastle@bim.ie

National Fisheries College
Castletownbere, Co. Cork
Direct: +353 27 71230
nfcicastletownbere@bim.ie

Coastal Training Unit 1
Robert Walsh
Mobile +353 87 6837134
robert.walsh@bim.ie

Coastal Training Unit 2
Declan Donohoe
Mobile +353 87 2334620
declan.donohoe@bim.ie

Dublin Office
Direct: +353 1 2144 262/241
training@bim.ie

Information on Funding

Posted on: April 24th, 2018 by Paul Byrne

BIM provide grant aid right across the seafood industry

Aquaculture Status Due Date Next Call
Knowledge Gateway Scheme – Innovation Open Open Call –
Knowledge Gateway Scheme – Animal Welfare and Disease Management Open Open Call –
Knowledge Gateway Scheme – Advisory Services Open Open Call –
Sustainable Aquaculture Scheme – Organic Aquaculture Open Open Call –
Sustainable Aquaculture Scheme – Biotoxin Harvest Suspension Closed – –
Sustainable Aquaculture Scheme – Capacity Building Open Open Call –
Fisheries Status Due Date Next Call
Inshore Fisheries Conservation Scheme Open Open Call, assessed monthly –
New Fisherman Scheme Open Open Call, assessed monthly –
Sustainable Fisheries Scheme Open Open Call, assessed monthly
Please note that Part C of the
scheme is currently under
review		 –
Inshore fisheries Conservation Scheme – V-Notching Support Open 2018 claims due by 15th September 2018 2019 Scheme with claims due by 28th February 2019
Fisheries Local Area Group Development (FLAG) 2016 – 2023 Open Closing date for second project call is 30th May 2018 Open Call subject to Budget and Timelines, please contact your local FLAG Co-ordinator
Fleet Safety Scheme Open Open Call, assessed monthly –
Enhanced Safety Scheme Open Open Call, assessed monthly –
Marine Tourism Vessel Safety Scheme Open Open Call, assessed monthly –
Producer Organisation Scheme Open Open Call, assessed monthly –
Processing and Business Development Status Due Date Next Call
Seafood Processing Capital Investment Scheme Open Noon on Thursday 9th August 2018
Beneficiaries may only have one active project under this Scheme		 –
Seafood Innovation and Business Planning Scheme Open Noon on Thursday 9th August 2018 –
Seafood R&D Programme Open Open Call –
Seafood Scaling and New Market Development Scheme Open Noon on Thursday 9th August 2018 –

Information on Training

Posted on: April 24th, 2018 by Paul Byrne

Ireland

BIM promotes careers in the Irish catching, fish farming and seafood processing sectors by training new entrants and upgrading the skills of existing practitioners.

Aquaculture

Find out how to start a career in aquaculture or improve your fish farming skills with our aquaculture courses.

View the course schedule

Radio

View our courses in radio communications

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Green Seafood Business Programme

Make savings through greater efficiencies in your seafood buseinss and create a greener environment.

View the course schedule

Engineering

learn more about our courses in marine engineering.

View the course schedule

Skippers and Crew

Progress your career from new entrant level through to the position of skipper

View the course schedule

Passenger Boat Proficiency

Make savings through greater efficiencies in your seafood business and create a greener environment

View the course schedule

Safety Training

Find out about the safety courses we offer, how to get a Basic Safety Training card and the correct use of lifejackets

View the course schedule

Processors and Retailers

Learn more about our food safety, seafood hygiene management and retail development courses exclusively for seafood processors and retailers

View the course schedule

Health and Safety

Create a Risk Assessment and Safety Statement for your fishing vessel

Wales

The Welsh Sea Fish Industry Training Association serves the sea fish industry in Wales by delivering training and instruction at various venues all around the Welsh coast

Visit www.welshseafishindustry.com for more information on all available courses

Mandatory Training

Basic Sea Survival – Personal Survival Techniques

To be completed before going to sea for the first time

Fire Fighting at Sea

This very comprehensive one-day course is specifically designed for seafarers

1 Day Basic Health & Safety Training for New Entrant Fishermen

An additional course for all new entrants to the industry

1 Day Safety Awareness Course

For all fishermen after gaining 6 months sea time experience

First Aid At Sea

What to do in a real emergency at sea!

The Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) requires sea survival training to be completed before going to sea for the first time and requires the other three courses to be completed within three months

For experienced fishermen – those who have at least two years of fishing experience – we have developed a number of voluntary short courses for fishermen who want to increase their skills and knowledge to levels above minimum legal requirements

Non-Mandatory Training

Two and five day Navigation Courses
Two and five day Engineering Courses
One Day Stability Awareness Courses

Completion of these courses (with the addition of the Royal Yachting Association’s GMDSS Short Range Certificate for radio operators) make up the requirements for our Under 16.5m Skipper’s Certificate, which is accepted by the MCA for use on small commercial vessels

Foreshore & Personal Floatation Devices (PFDs)

Basic Foreshore Gatherers Safety Course

This course has been designed to meet industry management demand and the content has been adapted, revised and accepted by fishery management bodies throughout the UK

Skippers

If you are ordering a funded PFD for your boat crew Click Here to download an application form

Crewman on a licensed fishing vessel

Click Here to download an application form for a funded PFD

 
Visit www.welshseafishindustry.com for more information on all available courses and PFDs

Information on Certification

Posted on: April 24th, 2018 by Paul Byrne

Certified Quality Aquaculture (CQA) Programme

Our Certified Quality Aquaculture (CQA) Programme supports the production of high-class farmed Irish seafood and provides a means of differentiating aquaculture products in the marketplace through eco, organic and quality labelling.

The Public Consultation Period is now closed

About the CQA Programme

Our CQA Programme was developed by a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) with representatives from all parts of the supply chain, from feed to fork. It is a business-to-customer assurance, which is managed according to ISO 17065, and uses aquaculture facilities as its unit of certification.

Certified Quality Aquaculture (CQA) Standards

The CQA Standards are a product certification for finfish and mussels. It comprises two integral elements:‌

How it works

The CQA Standards are separated into modules that cover different areas of activity on a farmed fish production site or processing plant.

CQA Farming Standard CQA Processing Standard
General requirements General requirements
Sub-scopes:

  • Organic production
  • Eco production
 Sub-scopes:

  • Organic production
  • Eco production
General requirements

This section deals with these general management practices that you must have in place to achieve certification:

  • The production process from inputs through to outputs
  • Assessment of the applicant, premises, operational systems and procedures.

It covers the specific product criteria in place for fishfish and mussels. This scope is available for salmon, freshwater fish and mussels.

Organic production requirements

This section deals with these additional organic production requirements that you must have in place (together with the general requirements) to achieve organic certification:

  • The production process from inputs through to outputs
  • Assessment of your additional organic procedures and systems.

This scope is available for salmon and mussels.

Eco production requirements

This section aims to help you show your commitment to environmentally sustainable development during the production process. It deals with the additional eco requirements that you must have in place (together with the general requirements) achieve eco certification. This scope is available for salmon, freshwater fish and mussels.

Who can apply?

The CQA Standards are open to anyone within the region of Ireland, regardless of size, scale, management or minimum number of operators.

CQA Standards feedback

Send your CQA Standards comments and questions to: cqa@bim.ie

Applying for Certified Quality Aquaculture (CQA) Certification

Our CQA team will guide you through the process of achieving certification and can advise on support available towards third-party fees for organic certification through the Sustainable Aquaculture Scheme.

Step 1: Get in touch to identify your needs

Contact us at cqa@bim.ie for more information

Step 2: Know your CQA Standards

Download a copy of the relevant CQA Standards and familiarise yourself with the requirements:‌

Step 3: Get ready

Prepare your document management and record-keeping system.

Step 4: Pre-Audit

Contact your Certification Body to prepare for your full audit.

Step 5: Audit

Apply to the assigned Certification Body and arrange a date for your audit.

Further Information

Read the full requirements in your CQA Standard document. ‌

Certified Quality Aquaculture: Certified Companies

Browse this list for details of all CQA-certified farms, hatcheries, broodstock facilities and processing plants.

Performance Indicators related to CQA Scheme Objectives are recognised via ‘Pass’ or ‘Fail’. The companies that have been certified as having passed all criteria, are listed below:

CQA-Certified Facilities
Supplier Registered Site Issue Date Cert #
Ocean Farm Ltd McSwynes and Inver Bay Processing Facility   1032
1038
Kush Seafarms Ltd Ardgroom   1005
Millbrook Salmon Hatcheries Ltd Donegal   1031
Marine Harvest Ireland Millstone
Clare Island Seafarms
Kindrum
Creevin
Glinsk
Pettigo
Rinmore
Deenish
Lough Altan
Ahabeg
Innishfarnard
Roancarrig
Cranford B
Kindrum B
Lough Swilly		   1034
1026
1024
1040
1042
1022
1025
1029
1023
1037
1030
1028
1036
1048
1044
Emerald Mussels Ltd Carlingford Lough   1006
Bantry Harbour Mussels Bantry   1011
Santa Cruise Carrigahorig   1035
Colin Whooley (Ocean Run Ltd) Colin Whooley   1007
Iasc Sliogach Uisce Leathan Teo Mulroy Bay   1019
Dunmanus Bay Mussels Dunmanus Bay   1015
Mannin Seafoods Ltd Roaringwater Bay   1010
Saltspray Mussel Technology Ltd Bantry Bay   1024
Derrylea Holdings Ltd Lough Fee
Screebe
Poulmounty		   1004
1033
1016
Glenarm Glenarm Bary
Red Bay		   1045
1046
Crescent Seafoods Ltd. Wexford Harbour
Carlingford Lough		   1047
1047
Certified Quality Aquaculture Programme Integrity

The BIM Certified Quality Aquaculture Programme is owned and managed by Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM).

BIM and its members have made a commitment that all activities of the CQA Programme:

  • Are carried out in a systematic manner in accordance with defined and documented policies and procedures.
  • Meet applicable legislative requirements.
  • Are visible and auditable.
  • Meet the needs of applicants, staff, certification bodies, accreditation bodies and all other related stakeholders.
  • Describe the structure of the operating, certification and control procedures in the Programme Integrity Resources.
Programme Integrity Resources
Do you have comments that may improve the CQA Standards?

Stakeholders may make submissions on the CQA Standards throughout the year. All submissions will be considered by the CQA Technical Advisory Committee in the ongoing development of the CQA Standards.

Email your submission to the CQA Programme Lead at cqa@bim.ie

For information on our development plans for the CQA Standards and the Process of Revision to the CQA Standards see:

Business Development

Posted on: April 24th, 2018 by Paul Byrne

Business Development

BIM provides regional support to seafood companies. Through funding and business planning and development, we can help your company chart a course for the future by identifying new market opportunities.

Business Mentoring Support Panel

Where required, BIM can offer client companies up to three days business mentoring support with a panel of external business mentors.

Please contact your Key Account Manager to discuss your requirements.

Category Management Plans

We develop category management plans for the main commercial seafood categories:

  • Salmon
  • Pelagic
  • Whitefish
  • Prawns
  • Crab
  • Mussels

After examining all elements of the production and value chain, we advise industry on both immediate improvements that can be made and longer-term business opportunities.

Under our Seafood Category Management Scheme, we develop and fund common-interest projects to deal with key category issues.

Business Snapshot

Our Business Snapshot survey can efficiently determine your business requirements and identify which BIM services will best help you at present. Our regional advisors will work with you to create a ‘snapshot’ of your business needs over the phone or in person.

Brand Development

We can work with your seafood company to develop a modern brand that will differentiate your product in the market and drive sales.

  1. Initially the Step by Step Guide on Branding (pdf 1,012Kb) will guide you through the process of developing your core brand attributes.
  2. We can then assist you to develop your ideas with the help of an external design consultant providing financial support where possible.

For more information, contact:
Ian Mannix
Direct: +353 1 2144 105
Mobile: +353 87 6624 941
mannix@bim.ie

Want to start a seafood business in Ireland?

If you plan to start up a new seafood retail or processing business in Ireland, we can assist you in:

  • Understanding the market
  • Developing new ideas for products or processes in our Seafood Innovation Hub
  • Writing a business plan
  • Increasing your awareness of legislation that applies to the industry and the regulatory bodies
  • Identifying the range of BIM services that will be of help to your business
  • Acquiring the necessary food safety management and HACCP qualifications through our FETAC accredited training courses

Download our Business Start-up Pack (pdf 2,668Kb)