The HALPIN Centre for research & innovation is located within the National Maritime College of Ireland (NMCI) based in Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork. The National Maritime College is both a constituent college of the Cork Institute of Technology (CIT) & a partnership with the Irish Naval Service. The HALPIN Centre for Research & Innovation is a key pillar within the National Maritime College. HALPIN consists of a dedicated team of researchers active in the pursuit of maritime research on behalf of both CIT & the Irish Naval Service. The HALPIN Centre’s primary mission is to undertake research & promote innovation in support of both the individual mariner and the maritime sector as a whole. The centre is a key partner in Ireland’s national effort to build a strong martime sector. The HALPIN team work closely with other research and innovation teams in CIT, as well as with an extensive network of Irish, European & international partners. Whether a maritime business seeking research and development expertise, an academic institute in search of a research partner or a public sector body looking to inform policy creation or access expertise in implementing maritime related projects – the team at Halpin have the knowledge, experience and strategic know how to help bring your idea to life. We deliver maritime research & innovation, with the aim of promoting the development of a vibrant and dynamic maritime sector, capable of realising its full potential in contributing to the sustainable economic, social, and environmental development of the island of Ireland and that of our international partners, for the benefit of all.
