Bord Iascaigh Mhara
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| State Agency of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine overview | |
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| Formed | 1 July 1952 |
| Jurisdiction | Ireland |
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State Agency of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine executive |
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| Website | http://www.bim.ie |
Bord Iascaigh Mhara or BIM (Irish pronunciation: [ˌbˠoːɾˠd̪ˠ ˈiəsˠkəj ˈwaɾˠə]; meaning "Sea Fisheries Board") is the Irish state agency for developing the Irish marine fishing and aquaculture industries. Originally established under the Sea Fisheries Act, 1952,[1] the organisation provides resources to the fishing industry, particularly in aquaculture, as well as providing information and promoting seafood to consumers. BIM also provides industry training through its National Fisheries College in Greencastle, County Donegal, where its courses include a six-week Deckhand Training Foundation Course leading to maritime safety and radio certifications.[2] Historically, it operated boatyards in Baltimore, Dingle, and Killybegs. BIM headquarters is in Dún Laoghaire, County Dublin.
See also
- Inland Fisheries Ireland, agency responsible for fishing in Ireland, up to 12 nautical miles from shore
References
- ↑ Sea Fisheries Act, 1952 Archived May 3, 2007, at the Wayback Machine - Irish Statute Book
- ↑ McBride, Oliver (8 May 2026). "BIM announces Open Day in Greencastle for Deckhand Training Course". The Fishing Daily. Retrieved 22 July 2026.