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Irish-Canadian Case Study - Geo Mara & Highland Geo Solutions (the knowledge gap) Eoghan Kieran ( GeoMara Ltd)
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The Knowledge GapIrish Canadian Case Study
Geomara & Highland Geo Solutions
Eoghan Kieranwww.geo-mara.com
INFOMAR Seminar, October 2013
GeoMara – Hydrographic, Geophysical, Archaeological and Environmental
OverviewIntroduction
GeomaraHighland Geosolutions
Industry ContextWhere Geomara and Highland Geo fit in the PlanThe Knowledge Gap – as we define it
Practitioners/Potential PractitionersGeneral Public
Case StudiesSeafloor Exploration CourseSuccess – The Moyle Interconnector Project
Conclusion
Based in Clarinbridge, Co. Galway
Service provider to Petroleum, sub sea communications and research industries
Contracts in over 26 countries
9 full time staff and continually expanding
Based in New Brunswick, Canada
Specialises in provision of data processors and surveyors
Global Client base
Industry ContextThe Global Ocean Market•€1200 billion per annum•Massive future Growth Opportunities
Figures from Harnessing Our Ocean Wealth, An Integrated Marine Plan for Ireland, July 2012
The Irish Plan – Harnessing Our Ocean Wealth - Vision
Where we are Targets
2.4% of GDP by 2030
Turnover 6.4 billion by 2020
Where Do Geomara and Highland Geo Fit into the Plan ?
Enablers of Growth and Key Actions taken from Harnessing Our Ocean Wealth, An Integrated Marine Plan for Ireland, July 2012
Business Development Marketing & Promotion
Strengthen and develop a common message and theme that promotes Irish marine products
Give a clear message to investors that Ireland is ‘open for, and a good place to do, marine business’ domestically and internationally and
Encourage and facilitate coastal communities to avail of existing and future marine enterprise opportunities.
Progress a number of targeted emerging business
development opportunities (e.g. offshore renewables, offshore services, maritime security and safety, shipping logistics and transport, ICT and sensors,
biotechnology).
Research, Knowledge, Technology & InnovationContinue to fund strategic marine RTDI (industry, policy
and discovery research) through cross-government/ agency collaboration across a range of national and international funding mechanisms. Increased industry R&D activity and industry academia
collaborationsAddressing barriers to marine innovation and the progression
of research into applied products and services (commercialising research)
Develop the role of INFOMAR In training of Irish graduates in latest techniques Utilisation of data in major research projectsDevelopment of collaborative added-value products through
engagement with SMEs and the research community.
Capacity, Education, Training and AwarenessPlan for the appropriate HR to be in place to meet the current
demands and capture the future opportunitiesMaintain and build capacity (people) to meet the needs of the
maritime sector; e.g. through tailored education and training programmes and research capacity building.Identify future skills needs and labour market supply and demand
trends in the marine areaTailor higher education, vocational and professional training
programmes to meet the identified needsEncourage utilisation of employment and training programmes (e.g.
Job Bridge and Springboard) that offer the necessary training and upskilling for marine personnel
Continue to build marine research capacity and capability through targeted national and international research funding
Establish Ireland as an international marine training destinationDevelop outreach programmes that create an awareness of our
ocean wealth
The Knowledge Gap
As defined by two commercial companies
Survey…the realities
The Knowledge GapActually 2:
Lack of suitable graduates Lack of technical knowledge Lack of real word experience
Lack of Public Awareness Need to increase public awareness of the industry Need to increase public awareness of Irish capabilities Result is lack of public participation in industry
Same problems in N America as Ireland
The Knowledge GapWhat are we doing to fill this?
Ireland & Canada Collaboration Greenland, USA, Nigeria, Adriatic, N. Africa, Italy,
UKJob BridgeReskilling and UpskillingTailored Training
Case Studies
Sea Floor Exploration Course – An attempt to bridge the Knowledge Gap
The Moyle Interconnector Project- Achievement and Innovation
To introduce candidates to the basic principles and methodologies of seafloor and sub sea surveying and exploration.
Students were introduced to a range of geophysical, visual and seabed sampling techniques, as well as a number of commercial and open-source software for data manipulation, processing and visualization.
19 candidates from throughout the world including France, Brazil, Colombia, Canada, UK, Ireland and Malta
Partners
Supported by
Practical Experience
Practical Experience
Theory
Processing
Learning OutcomesCandidates had a better
understanding of the basic theoretical concepts and operational foundation of seafloor mapping
Candidates prepared for both commercial or academic assignments.
Candidates were exposed to many different types of marine survey hardware and software, and developed an understanding of which technology best matches the survey aims
Rationale for the CourseDeveloping a
structured set of introductory lessons and exercises to develop relevant skills that are in demand by both the commercial and academic sectors.
Moyle Interconnector Project
Moyle InterconnectorFind insulator fault
Moyle InterconnectorGeomara, ESB International, Irish Lights,
Marine InstituteFull Irish Team..with the exception of American Surveyors and UK
Divers
Identified after 5 days – previous contractors took 6 weeks
SuccessfulDue to competent experienced technical
personnelInnovationGreat team
SummaryFilling the knowledge gap through
international co-operationFilling the Knowledge gap through national
innovation and collaboration Filling the Knowledge gap through Industry
‘Lets just make it happen’ attitude Using ‘Job Bridge’ to train graduatesRetrainingThe gap still remains
Filling the Knowledge GapVision, Enablers ActionsStill a gap remains.We recognise that need to do more
Publicise our achievements moreWhat can we do together to help Ireland
achieve 2.4% GDP in 2030?
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SSS, SBP, MAG and Bathy
Harbour Hotel, Galway13-14th November 2013