Naval Association visit to the Nautical College, Cork 7th March 2007



Commander Gerry O'Flynn (NS) outlining the Career Courses for the Irish Naval Service at NMCI
under the following headings.
  • Engineering Training
  • Apprenticeship / Technical Trainee
  • Mechanicians
  • Cadet / Officer Training
  • Engineering Branch
  • Operations Branch
  • Communications Training
  • Radio Radar Technician
  • Comms Operator
  • Operations Training
  • Watchkeeping
  • Bridge Simulator Training
  • Mandatory Training
  • Damage Control & Firefighting
  • Personal Survival Training
  • Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities
  • First Aid
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Lt. Butler (NS) explains the procedure before the demonstration at the Pool which within minutes has rain,
thunder and lightning to give a realistic atmosphere to trainees carrying out boarding a liferaft in stormy conditions.
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The Fire and Damage Control Building
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Chart Room and the 360 degree view of Cork Harbour
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The Bridge Simulator using software for Sydney Harbour
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View of the Harbour and the bow of our ship in the Simulator
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Bridge View entering Sydney Harbour
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Lt.Cdr.Martin Brett conducts the demonstration.
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Beautiful view of Cobh from the chart room
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The excellent dining complex (serving excellent T-Bone Steaks)
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Lt. Malachi O'Gallagher (NS) Retd. Vice Chairman of the Naval Association thanking Cmdr. O'Flynn for the tour.
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Malachi O'Gallagher gives a small token of our appreciation to Cmdr.O'Flynn