Coastal Marine Infrastructure

Irish Lights Coastal Marine Infrastructure

Coastal Marine Infrastructure


We have an extensive all-island network infrastructure consisting of onshore and offshore sites and platforms (lighthouses, buoys and other aids to navigation).  These can provide or facilitate the delivery of a range of services for government, local authorities, industy, research institutions and the general public. 

 

Irish Lights can provide or assist with

Aquaculture and offshore platforms

  • Navigational risk assessment
  • Decision support data
  • Marking advice
  • Marking, mooring and monitoring services

Coastal and marine tourism

  • Key coastal properties
  • Experience with coastal tourism partnerships-: Hook Heritage (Hook Head), Mizen Tourism (Mizen Head), RSPB Rathlin West), Clare County Council (Loop Head) and Irish Landmark Trust
  • All-Island Lighthouse Tourism Trail

Data networks and services

  • Established network and partnerships
  • Staff experience and competencies
  • International standards input

Marine renewable energy

  • Experienced in offshore activities
  • Navigational risk assessment
  • Decision support data
  • Marking advice
  • Marking, mooring and monitoring services

Mobile communications

  • Key coastal locations

Surveillance and security

  • Key coastal sites and contacts
  • Communications and data networks

Vessel traffic services

  • Met/Hydro data services
  • Positioning services