Donegal Sea Adventure: Days vary with demand, weather and events, but a typical day in the summer starts with getting the boat ready, greeting the passengers and going out on the first trip of the day. Sometimes we change the route we take throughout the day depending on wind, tides and if we spot wildlife in certain areas. At the end of the day the boat is washed, re-fuelled and taken to its mooring.
My job at sea: Every day is different depending if we are in port or at sea. An ordinary day begins with sifting through emails, followed by a morning meeting with the engineering team. We set out the tasks for the day and get any paperwork ready – work permits etc. We carry out operational tasks throughout the day and do breakdown maintenance if required. I oversee everything that happens in the Engineering department each day and plan daily jobs and larger jobs that can only be done in port or during drydock/refit.