Bernard was appointed to the Board of Dublin Port Company in October 2022. Bernard joined the Company in 2013 and has served as a marine pilot within Harbour Operations since then. As a marine pilot he works closely with the ship’s Captain and has responsibility for the safe navigation of vessels while arriving or departing the Port.
Bernard has extensive experience in piloting vessels of various sizes both within Dublin Port and in previous employment.
Bernard was an active member of the SIPTU section committee prior to his appointment and has a keen interest in representing his fellow colleagues in the Port in the unique and important work that they carry out.