Supply Chain Projects

Abstract:

The Dublin Bay Digital Diamond is an e-navigation and communications proof of concept test bed in Dublin Bay, which serves as an opportunity for users across the maritime sector to explore the potential of these services. The Diamond’s primary stations are at Kish Lighthouse, Baily Lighthouse, Dublin Port and CIL Dun Laoghaire. These locations can provide effective digital communications coverage across Dublin bay and its approaches. The goal of the project is to demonstrate and develop the capabilities of the CIL e-navigation and communications networks.

Period: 2013

Organisations: Commissioners of Irish Lights

Abstract:

A challenging lighthouse redevelopment project has been completed on one of the most testing sites on the Irish Atlantic coast. The Commissioners of Irish Lights (CIL) has completed a re-construction and modernisation project at Eagle Island Lighthouse in Co. Mayo. Eagle island is located close to the Atlantic Marine Energy Test Site facility.

Period: 2013 to 2014

Organisations: Commissioners of Irish Lights

Abstract:

The thousands of people who flocked to Galway for the 2012 Volvo Ocean Race could not only watch the sun go down on Galway Bay, but also spot a novel visitor south of Mutton Island – a large buoy that was busily tweeting not only information about sea and weather conditions but also updates on the race.

Galway won out over 81 competing cities around the globe to host the end of the offshore race – as well as an estimated 600,000 visitors – between 30 June and 8 July. To coincide with the event and the accompanying festival in Galway, the Commissioners of Irish Lights collaborated with the Marine Institute, Techworks Marine and IMERC in a highly successful R&D project.

The project aim was to demonstrate the potential for combining social media technologies with sensor developments, using our coastal and marine network infrastructure.

Period: 2012 to 2012

Organisations: Commissioners of Irish Lights