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Honorary Consul for the Netherlands Carson Mc Mullan and Commanding Officer Ferry van Schoonhoven hosted the Northern Ireland - Netherlands Trade and Export Society mid summer networking event on board the HNLMS Urania during the recent Tall Ships event in Belfast.

Given his strong links to worldwide shipping routes Mr. McMullan, Managing Director of All Route Shipping, welcomed the officers and crew from the first Royal Netherlands Navy sailing vessel to visit Belfastand referred to the close historical and current maritime and trading links between the Netherlands and Northern Ireland. 

Northern Ireland companies with business interests in the Netherlands were out in force to enjoy the drinks reception on the 1st day of the Tall Ships event. Steve Murnaghan, Founder of NI-NL, prepares to receive guests onboard. 

Representatives of the NI-NL Founding organisations Invest Northern Ireland, Lisburn City Council and Northern Ireland Trade Consultants, Amsterdam, were updated by Northern Ireland exporters from a wide range of sectors such as food, textiles, environmental, ICT and consumer products who are successfully trading with the Netherlands. 

Mr. McMullan, Managing Director of All Route Shipping, welcomed the officers and crew from the first Royal Netherlands Navy sailing vessel

Mr. McMullan, Managing Director of All Route Shipping, welcomed the officers and crew from the first Royal Netherlands Navy sailing vessel

Steve Murnaghan, Founder of NI-NL, prepares to receive guests onboard.

Steve Murnaghan, Founder of NI-NL, prepares to receive guests onboard.

Urania's Commanding Officer van Schoonhoven with Aidan McGrath of Aetopia and Elaine Curran Programme Manager of Going Dutch at Invest NI.

Urania's Commanding Officer van Schoonhoven with Aidan McGrath of Aetopia and Elaine Curran Programme Manager of Going Dutch at Invest NI.

John Mc Kenna of Invest NI's Trade team hears that it's full steam ahead in the Netherlands for McCauley Trailers MD Owen Kelly.

John Mc Kenna of Invest NI's Trade team hears that it's full steam ahead in the Netherlands for McCauley Trailers MD Owen Kelly.

Brian Sofley, Sales Director of Powershield enjoys exchanging Middle East trading anecdotes with Mr. and Mrs Cregan Boyd of Trackcare International.

Brian Sofley, Sales Director of Powershield enjoys exchanging Middle East trading anecdotes with Mr. and Mrs Cregan Boyd of Trackcare International.

Noel McAneary MD of Target Dry, manufacturer of waterproof leisurewear explains to Invest NI Director of Trade Dr. Vicky Kell that he is hoping for a wet autumn in the Netherlands as he launches Mac in a Sac through a major department store chain.

Noel McAneary MD of Target Dry, manufacturer of waterproof leisurewear explains to Invest NI Director of Trade Dr. Vicky Kell that he is hoping for a wet autumn in the Netherlands as he launches Mac in a Sac through a major department store chain.

Chair of Lisburn City Council's Economic Development Committee Councillor Jenny Palmer, with Councillor Allan Ewart, Mayor of Lisburn and Director of Economic Services Colin Mc Clintock and their wives, enjoy a warm Dutch welcome on board.

Chair of Lisburn City Council's Economic Development Committee Councillor Jenny Palmer, with Councillor Allan Ewart, Mayor of Lisburn and Director of Economic Services Colin Mc Clintock and their wives, enjoy a warm Dutch welcome on board.

Mr and Mrs Richard Moore of Linden Foods exchange notes on dealing with the Dutch with Aidan Mc Grath.

Mr and Mrs Richard Moore of Linden Foods exchange notes on dealing with the Dutch with Aidan Mc Grath.

Serial entrepreneurs Ian and Colette Pennick learn about the challenges of the cross Atlantic voyage from Urania's Dutch crew members.

Serial entrepreneurs Ian and Colette Pennick learn about the challenges of the cross Atlantic voyage from Urania's Dutch crew members.

Cormac Diamond, Managing Director of Fourds Blinds, Invest NI Chief Executive Alastair Hamilton, and Andrew Robinson, Managing Director of Boomer Industries enjoy a close up of the fireworks as dusk fell on the Belfast skyline.

Cormac Diamond, Managing Director of Fourds Blinds, Invest NI Chief Executive Alastair Hamilton, and Andrew Robinson, Managing Director of Boomer Industries enjoy a close up of the fireworks as dusk fell on the Belfast skyline.

Honorary Consul for the Netherlands Carson Mc Mullan looks on as the Mayor of Lisburn City, Councillor Allan Ewart, presents Commanding Officer Ferry van Schoonhoven with the Lisburn City crest to mark the occasion of the Urania's visit to Northern Ireland.

Honorary Consul for the Netherlands Carson Mc Mullan looks on as the Mayor of Lisburn City, Councillor Allan Ewart, presents Commanding Officer Ferry van Schoonhoven with the Lisburn City crest to mark the occasion of the Urania's visit to Northern Ireland.

 

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