Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology (IMarEST)

New Career Pathway: Sea to Shore Career Transitions 🦺

Thinking of coming ashore? Make your transition smooth with the steps and support you need.

Find more on career pathways here: ow.ly/CBjm50Yr9ks

🥂Fellows get Fellows: Connect. Inspire. Elevate.

This special event invites current Fellows to bring peers and rising leaders who embody the expertise, impact, and professionalism of an IMarEST Fellow.

Book here: ow.ly/Sp7V50YowYF

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The Cape Town Agreement: a time for celebration, and for reflection

The Cape Town Agreement: a time for celebration, and for reflection

Last week saw a safety milestone for those working in the global fishing fleet.

Find out more👉ow.ly/nWbk50YpyQQ

#IMarEST #CapeTownAgreement

🎟️Less than 40% tickets available!

Secure tickets here: ow.ly/e2lH50Yp9BX

Our flagship social event bringing together members and guests from across the marine industry.

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Welcome to our new Marine Partner, Excelerate Energy!

Excelerate Energy, Inc. is a U.S.-based LNG company, and they are changing the way the world accesses cleaner forms of energy by providing integrated services along the LNG-to-power value chain.

#IMarEST #MarinePartner

🚨 Published today: Our white paper, released in collaboration with Whale Seeker and True North Marine.

📑Full report here: ow.ly/G2eH50YmQzS

Navigating with Nature illustrates the benefits of aligning ship routing with ecological sensitivity.

⏳Deadline: 18 March - Call for Presentations! Ethics in the Maritime Industry.

Submit today: ow.ly/US0O50YeZ4S

The Southern Joint Branch event will unite maritime stakeholders to explore the ethical challenges shaping today’s shipping sector.

#IMarEST #SJB

⛑️Career Story: Garry McGowan

While we're celebrating #CharteredWeek, we’re also recognising the value of all forms of professional registration.

Read full story here👉 ow.ly/CnuL50YiMvT

#AspiredToBeChartered #IMarESTSYF #ProfessionalRegistration #IMarEST

The IMarEST and the Nautical Institute are pleased to congratulate the School of Maritime Studies, Centurion University for achieving the Certificate of Excellence. 🎖️

This is the first institution in India to achieve the Certificate of Excellence recognition.

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🔦 Spotlight: M. Humayun Sheikh CEng CMarEng MIMarEST PE PEC

For #CharteredWeek, Humayun shares the significance of Chartership in his career and the impact the IMarEST has across the maritime sector.

🌊Find out more: ow.ly/JTR650YiMp5

#AspiredToBeChartered #IMarEST #ProfessionalRegistration

🔦 Spotlight: Tania Berry, Chartered Engineer

Kicking off our #CharteredWeek spotlights, Tania Berry reflects on the dedication and hard work required to achieve Chartership.

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#AspiredToBeChartered #IMarEST #ProfessionalRegistration

🚨It's #CharteredWeek!

We’re excited to celebrate the importance of chartership and professional registration and what it means to so many of our members. Join us as we spotlight our members and share their journeys.

#IMarEST #CharteredWeek #AwardingChartered

📣The IMarEST is delighted to announce the launch of its new student section at the Indian Maritime University.

The section serves as the convergence point for India’s finest marine engineering talent and the global maritime community.

Full details here: ow.ly/heJp50YiFgi

Artificial intelligence in shipping AI is reshaping the maritime industry, enabling smarter, safer, and more sustainable operations

Artificial intelligence in shipping 🚢

As shipping companies face increasing demands to cut costs, improve safety, and meet environmental regulations, artificial intelligence (AI) offers integrated solutions across key operational domains.

#MarineProfessional #MPInteractions

We were honoured to welcome colleagues from the Oman Military Technological College to our HQ in London. Our CEO, Chris led discussions on future collaboration and was presented with a commemorative plate from Brigadier Dr. Ahmed al Hadidi, Dean of the College.

Wishing all our members, partners, and colleagues a joyful and prosperous Year of the Horse.
新年快乐 — Happy New Year!

SJB Symposium - Call for presentations! 🌊

Submit today👉ow.ly/US0O50YeZ4S

This Southern Joint Branch event will bring together maritime stakeholders to explore the ethical challenges shaping modern shipping.

#IMarEST #SJB

Happy Apprenticeship Week! 💼

Did you know that IMarEST offers free membership for apprentices?

Find out more: ow.ly/z16R50YeklR

Get access to a variety of resources and support to help you prepare for your career.

#IMarEST #NAW2026

🚨Don’t miss the IMarEST Annual Dinner

Early bird ends today!

Our flagship event has brought members and guests together for over 100 years.

Book your spot: bit.ly/IMarESTAD2026

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The IMarEST announces its next two presidents📣

Professor Deborah Greaves of the Department of Engineering Science, University of Oxford, will take office in April, followed by Claudene Sharp-Patel, Global Technical Director at @lloydsregister.bsky.social.

Full article👉ow.ly/5EEG50YehTj

Annual Dinner 2026 The IMarEST's flagship social event.

Early bird tickets are available until 13 February. Book now to save🎟️ bit.ly/IMarESTAD2026

Red Dwarf star: ‘Most ferries will be electric’ TV presenter Robert Llewellyn on decarbonising shipping, being a shoemaker and the importance of engineering, science and technology

TV presenter, Robert Llewellyn on decarbonising shipping, being a shoemaker and the importance of engineering, science and technology.

Robert Llewellyn, will be joining us at this year’s Annual Dinner as our after dinner speaker.

The first Marine Professional magazine of 2026 is out now!🌊

Featuring:

👂The hidden sounds of the sea | Fixed subsea habitation | IMarEST publications 📖

Read the latest issue 👉 ow.ly/Ayvz50Ycfq9

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📢 INEC/iSCSS Call for Papers closes today!

🔗 Discover more and submit today. 👇 bit.ly/INEC2026

We welcome submissions across industry, academia, and government.

#INEC2026

🥂 Join us for an evening of excellence and tradition at the IMarEST Annual Dinner.

Book by 13 February for the best deal!

For over a century, this flagship event has united members and their guests.

Buy your tickets here: bit.ly/IMarESTAD2026

Why maritime must act now on Intelligent Transport Systems

Despite growing digitalisation, maritime still lacks the integrated systems that other transport sectors rely on. IMarEST member Tim Morris, senior engineer at Arup UKIMEA. explains how Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) thinking, or Maritime ITS (MITS), can make a difference to the sector🚢:

37% of marine professionals ‘witnessed AI failures’ There appears to be cautious enthusiasm for AI in the maritime sector, although over a third of respondents from a recent survey had directly experienced issues.

There appears to be cautious enthusiasm for AI in the maritime sector, although over a third of respondents from a recent survey had directly experienced issues. The report showed that maritime professionals are already comfortable using AI in a range of support functions:

Sea Your Future Career Story: Leonie Lepple, Marine Mammal Observer (MMO)🦭

Read Leonie's story👉ow.ly/h0gO50Y8392

A marine mammal consultant, Leonie's journey began with an MSc thesis on harbour porpoises, and as a marine mammal lecturer aboard a Norwegian expedition cruise ship.

Extended: INEC/iSCSS Call for Papers is open until 9 February📝

Find out more 👉 bit.ly/INEC2026

Submissions are encouraged from all areas of industry, academia, and government.

#INEC2026

One week left to apply for the Kevin Tester Award for Marine Journalism!📰

This award aims to identify and encourage high-quality coverage of marine matters to bring about constructive change, increase public awareness and improve understanding.

Find out more : ow.ly/UlYV50XWAK2