Bord Iascaigh Mhara Careers

Bord Iascaigh Mhara

Maritime, Fishing & Aquaculture

About BIM

An Bord Iascaigh Mhara, (BIM) established under The Irish Sea Fisheries Act in 1952, is the Irish State agency responsible for developing the Irish seafood industry. With our head office in Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin, our Seafood Innovation Hub in Clonakility, Co. Cork, as well as regional offices around the coast, we have, for the last seven decades worked to support and develop the Irish seafood industry.

Our vision is to lead the Irish Seafood sector through our effective support and deep expertise so that Ireland becomes the international leader in high value differentiated products that satisfy the growing demand for healthy, safe, responsibly and sustainably produced seafood.

Contact Us

01-2144100 [email protected] Website

Current Vacancies

Are you someone who thinks that the Seafood Industry is only about boats, fish catches and a life on the ocean wave?

Well, think again...

Bord Iascaigh Mhara

Ireland’s seafood economy worth €1.24 billion in 2024

Career Opportunities in the Sea Food Industry

Are you someone who thinks that the Seafood Industry is only about boats, fish catches and a life on the ocean wave? Well, think again. The modern Seafood Industry includes a wide range of specialisations and career opportunities to suit every skill set.

Education & Training

The basic requirements are QQI certificates in commercial fishing, aquaculture or seafood processing. BIM Safety Card, and the BIM Passenger Boat Card are extremely popular and offer dual certification. These are accredited by QQI at Level 5 and approved by the Irish Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport.

About this Sector

The Irish Seafood industry is currently valued at 1.09bn euro and employs over 16,000 people in Ireland.

Career Advice

Many of those involved in fishing and aquaculture have the entrepreneurial drive to develop and manage their own businesses, be it trawler, fish-farm processing business or retail unit.

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Videos

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Water Quality Sensor Manufacturing (Aquaculture) Colm Lynch

Research & Development Manager Jane Kennedy

Seafood Sales and Operations Manager Elsa Kelly

Fish Farm Manager Hugh Heraghty

News

Ireland’s seafood economy worth €1.24 billion in 2024

Thursday, May 29, 2025

Interviews

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Brendan Cavanagh, Ships Engineer

Brendan is currently a second engineer operating out of Killybegs in Donegal. He completed his Leaving Cert in Carndonagh Community School in 2001. He has studied several courses at the National Fisheries College and expects to complete his Class 1 Certificate next year.

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