Irish Maritime Development Office

The Irish Maritime Development Office (IMDO) is part of the Marine Institute and is Ireland’s national dedicated development, promotional and marketing office for the shipping and shipping services sector.

The IMDO is the Irish government office which provides support to national and international maritime businesses in Ireland. It is the aim of the IMDO to be the focal point for maritime business in Ireland. The IMDO provides government and industry with a range of information and reporting across the sector and works with international businesses to help them set-up or expand in Ireland. The IMDO is also Ireland’s designated Shortsea Shipping Agency and provides independent advice and guidance on EU funding initiatives.