In terms of our domestic maritime security, it is important that these supply chains really matter, particularly for an island state. Earlier this month, Mr McCabe was awarded a contract by the Department of Defence and the Department of Communications to lead the new maritime security research project at the National Maritime College of Ireland (NMCI). A leading maritime security expertMr McCabe's appointment was widely seen as a coup for the Government as the Dubliner is considered one of the leading maritime security experts on these islands. Robert McCabe at the National Maritime College of Ireland (NMCI) at Ringaskiddy, Cork Harbour, where he has just started as head of the new maritime security research project. Picture: Larry Cummins“I think there’s an opportunity for Ireland to position itself as a leader in maritime security research, so my objective is to build on what we currently have,” he says.

Source: Irish Examiner March 30, 2026 00:09 UTC