The Nautical College in Cork is possibly the only college in the country where students are assured of jobs both from Irish shipping companies and from foreign companies.

Report shows tender ‘Cill Airne’ passing naval base at Haulbowline.

National Nautical College at the Regional College Campus.

Cadets training in different aspects of the business.

Interview with Charlie McSwiney, Head of Nautical College, who says that they train all marine personnel.

Cobh Harbour showing old pier.

On board the ‘Cill Airne’. Cadets swabbing deck. Cadets being taught how to load and unload cargo. Cadets swinging away lifeboats.

Interview with Daire Brunicardi, Lecturer, Desk Officers Course, on how international shipping companies became aware of their courses.

Interview with Donal Burke, Lecturer, Marine Engineers' Course.

‘Cill Airne’ at sea.

The reporter is Tom MacSweeney.

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