mria Welcome to the website of the Marine Renewables Industry Association (MRIA) which represents companies and interests on the island of Ireland - Ireland and Northern Ireland - in the  Marine Renewables Emerging Technologies' (MRET) fields of wave, tidal, floating wind and 'hybrid' energy. The Association includes firms engaged in device development and manufacture, developers of projects and sites, academic researchers, consultants, professional firms and researchers.

The Association is an all-island body. 

The Association wants this website to become an important source for all interested in the Marine Renewables Emerging Technologies and welcomes e.g. any donations of photographs of MRET devices or facilities for the site. We would also be delighted for any suggestions for the (Members only....sorry!) Library. 

MRIA's submission to the important Draft OREDP II consultation is here under 'Submissions by MRIA'

The Agenda is here for the MRIA's 14th Annual Forum to be held in the Alex Hotel, Dublin on February 3rd . Register with an email to chairman@mria.ie. Admission free

HEADS UP! MRIA's renowned Marine Renewables Emerging Technologies Industry Forum returns to 'face to face' format in 2023. The Forum will take place on Friday, February 3rd in the Alex Hotel, Dublin from 09.00 to 13.30. Admission free to all interested in the ORE sector but, of course, MRIA reserves the right to refuse admission. All you have to do is register with an email to chairman@mria.ie

Submission by MRIA on Community Benefit Funds is in 'Submissions' section here September 2022

MRIA views on policy issues to be addressed by forthcoming White Paper on Enterprise Policy here August 2022

Submission to Consultation on Offshore Wind Phase Two is here March 2022

Presentations at MRIA Forum 2022 - first selection now available here March 2022

Submission in March 2021 to Commission on Defence Forces just released by MRIA here February 2022

MRIA's annual Marine Renewables Emerging Technologies Industry Forum takes place online on Friday, 18 February from 09.00-13.00. Admission free to this leading global event - over 30 speakers from across Europe already lined up! To register, click and follow the directions at https://mriaforum2022.eventbrite.co.uk  January 2022

'Offshore Renewable Energy Support Scheme 1' (ORESS1) consultation - MRIA submission to Department of Environment, Climate and Communications here December 2021

'Marine Protected Areas' - MRIA submission to Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage (RoI) consultation here August 2021