Day Seminar Thurs October 9th, 2008 - CORK

Vincent Farr of the Coastguard has asked to circulate this to as many divers as possible to ascertain interest from the Diving Community. If you are interested in attending, please make direct contact with Dr. Nora McCarthy, Registrar, CUH ()

Unfortunately it is to be held on a Thurs but if sufficient intetest is expressed from the divers they might be able to get it changed to a Saturday.

Date of seminar – Thursday, 9th October, 2008
Venue – National Maritime College of Ireland, Ringaskiddy
Time – approx 09.30 to 16.30, followed by tour of the college to any interested parties

Speakers (to be finalised):

• History of Seafarer training / NMCI in Ireland- Commander M.Mellett
• Diving accidents – Prof Gerry Bury
• Treatment of Diving Accidents- Speaker from Institute of Naval Medicine, Gosport
• Maritime disaster preparedness etc.- Mr. Badiul Alam, NMCI
• Hypothermia & maritime hazards- Admiral Frank Golden
• Medico Cork- Role and performance to date-Dr. Nora McCarthy
• Medico Toulouse- Dr.Michel Pujos, Toulouse (TBC)
• Remote Medicine- The British Antarctic experience - Prof Graham Page, Aberdeen