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MJM Marine cruised on a wave of excitement during the Seatrade Cruise Europe event in Málaga this September. The highlight of the event was being a finalist for the prestigious Investment in People Award at the Seatrade Cruise Awards 2024. Our Head of Global Business Development, Fiona Nevin, was thrilled to represent MJM Marine at the event and receive recognition for our commitment to its people.,Our submission showcased the Navigate Programme, launched in 2019, which supports apprentices, students, and graduates through tailored training and mentorship, providing them with the opportunity to develop both their professional and personal skills within the industry.,To date, the Navigate Programme has empowered nearly 100 participants to develop skills across a wide range of areas, including Design, Project Management, Human Resources, Quantity Surveying, Business Development, Joinery, Marketing, and more.,The Navigate Programme has become the heart of MJM Marine's dedication to Investing in People, with many of our participants advancing their careers further within MJM Marine, and so, as a result of the increased growth of our workforce through the Navigate Programme, MJM Marine has deepened its reputation as an industry leader in talent development.,MJM Marine was delighted to congratulate Carnival Corp. & plc and the Women Officer Network (W.O.N.) on winning the overall award. We are incredibly proud of our team for their exceptional efforts that enabled us to be finalists for this remarkable award, which now serves as a benchmark for our future endeavours.,

MJM Marine had an amazing Team Building Day on Friday 30th August in Skypark Adventure Centre, Carlingford.,Our team had the opportunity to strengthen our collaboration and communication with one another through challenging and fun activities. This provided our team with the chance to partake in tasks and activities that go beyond their daily responsibilities. Some of these activities included that tested the skills of our employees included:,🪓Axe Throwing,⚽Footgolf & Frisbee Disk Golf,🗺️Crystal Maze,🎯Archery,⛳Mini Golf & Croquet,🧗Rock Climbing & High Ropes,,As the weather was glorious other members of our team took the opportunity to enjoy a cup of coffee in the sunshine surrounded by the glorious Cooley Peninsula. After all the action-packed activities we ended the day with a delicious lunch provided by Art Bar Funkel, that was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone.,However, it wasn’t only our Newry Office that got the enjoy all the fun of our Team Building Day! Our Polish Office based in Gdansk also came together for an action-packed day of fun, games and competitiveness. This was the perfect way for our entire team to come together to unwind and make meaningful memories together.,MJM Marine are extremely grateful to our entire team that work tirelessly to produce a high-quality service for each of our clients. Their hard work and dedication to MJM Marine doesn’t go unnoticed and we are glad that we had to opportunity to develop our relationship as an entire team further during our Team Building Day.,,,,,

MJM Marine swung into action on July 5th for their annual Charity Golf Day, an event held at Warrenpoint Golf Club dedicated to raising funds for Marie Curie.,With participants teeing off every 15 minutes, the day was a great way to connect with colleagues while enjoying a game of golf. We had a total of 30No 4-ball teams taking part, all for a worthy cause. The teams enjoyed the golf, a 2-course meal and then a raffle with a range of prizes, kindly donated by local businesses.,,After the teams had completed the course Chris Rodgers, Finance Director, took the stage to share thanks and Elizabeth O'Connor Director of People and Governance, announced and presented the well-deserved prizes.,,The day culminated in a heartfelt total: an impressive £14,000 raised for Marie Curie’s vital work providing care and support for people living with terminal illness. Marie Curie offers invaluable services including hospice care, nursing support, and emotional guidance, making every pound raised at events like this crucial to their mission.,We are incredibly grateful to all our gold sponsors, Northern Lights, Almaco, Aalco, Grindtec, JP Corry, Mapei, Pennywell, Stevenson and Reid, Tippo, Vistona and Weber Saint-Gobain as well as all the companies that donated or were a part of this day in any way. Companies that also sponsored the event included Laydex NI Ltd, Savage and Whitten, Robert Kirk Flooring, Sika, Trimwel, Solarfix NI, Skopos Fabrics, Millar Mccall Wylie, JDHardwood, Elite Form Manufacturing, A&L Goodbody, Linton Technical Solutions, Grant Thornton, Camco UK, Armatile, Firehow, Malone Fabrics, Graham Engineering, HSS Hire Services Group, Muraspec, FPM Accountants, Calvert, Mivan and Nostra.,Speaking about the success of the day was Marie Curie’s Anne Hannon, Partnership Manager “MJM staff, sponsors and guests did an amazing job raising £14,000 from the recent golf day in aid of Marie Curie. The Marie Curie team who took part thoroughly enjoyed the day.,,This support from MJM means Marie Curie can continue to strive to ensure that everyone has access to the end of life care and support they need. Currently 1 in 4 people do not get that care and support. Thank you to everyone involved in making this event a huge success.”,MJM Marine looks forward to continuing their tradition of combining sport with charity, ensuring that their annual Golf Day remains a highlight for participants and a beacon of hope for those supported by Marie Curie.

The MJM Marine team attended the 2024 CSI Expo in Miami, and what incredible few days were had! The team consisting of Gary Annett (CEO), Fiona Nevin (Head of Global Business Development), Bridget Brown (Purchasing Manager), Damien Morgan (Contracts Director), and Naoimh McConville (Managing Director) along with representatives from sister companies Mivan and NTS, had the privilege of attending the event in Miami Convention Centre, Florida.,,Time at the expo was packed with productive meetings, presentations, and networking opportunities. MJM Marine were thrilled to co-sponsor the opening party, with VIP entertainment provided by Julio Iglesias Jr which set a lively tone for the event.,,One of the highlights was the 'Meet the Brand' event, where Damien Morgan of MJM Marine shared the stage with Joseph Miorelli, Associate Vice President of Royal Caribbean Group. They provided invaluable advice for brands entering the market and emphasising the importance of obtaining the correct certifications before beginning projects. This session, along with the Sustainability Breakfast, offered rich exchanges of expertise and insights with industry thought leaders.,,The Cruise Ship Interiors in Miami has once again proven to be a collective strength community, encouraging learning, innovation, collaboration, and growth in the cruise interiors industry. A big thank you to the entire Cruise Ship Interiors team for organising such a well-executed event. See you next year!