Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology (IMarEST)
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The IMarEST is the largest membership body and learned society for marine professionals across the globe.
The @UNOceanDecade 2021 to 2030 reached its mid-point at the end of last year. To mark this, Niru Dorrian, our ambassador to the UN Ocean Decade, reflects on what has been achieved so far, as well as sharing how the Institute is helping the Ocean Decade to reach its goals.🌊
The UN Ocean Decade reaches halfway mark
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January 28, 2026 at 11:00 AM
The @UNOceanDecade 2021 to 2030 reached its mid-point at the end of last year. To mark this, Niru Dorrian, our ambassador to the UN Ocean Decade, reflects on what has been achieved so far, as well as sharing how the Institute is helping the Ocean Decade to reach its goals.🌊
Welcome to our new Marine Partner, CFI Engineering Services Limited!
Based in Lagos, Nigeria, CFI Services serves as a leading provider of subsea and offshore engineering services, dedicated to delivering top-quartile solutions in Africa and fostering global excellence.
Based in Lagos, Nigeria, CFI Services serves as a leading provider of subsea and offshore engineering services, dedicated to delivering top-quartile solutions in Africa and fostering global excellence.
January 27, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Welcome to our new Marine Partner, CFI Engineering Services Limited!
Based in Lagos, Nigeria, CFI Services serves as a leading provider of subsea and offshore engineering services, dedicated to delivering top-quartile solutions in Africa and fostering global excellence.
Based in Lagos, Nigeria, CFI Services serves as a leading provider of subsea and offshore engineering services, dedicated to delivering top-quartile solutions in Africa and fostering global excellence.
Join the Human-Centred Design (HCD) Sub-working group this week for an insights webinar, exploring how putting people at the centre of design leads to safer, more effective maritime systems.
📆29 January 2026
🕐11:30-12:30 GMT
🖥️Online
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📆29 January 2026
🕐11:30-12:30 GMT
🖥️Online
Sign up here 👉ow.ly/sNF850Y3CrC
January 26, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Join the Human-Centred Design (HCD) Sub-working group this week for an insights webinar, exploring how putting people at the centre of design leads to safer, more effective maritime systems.
📆29 January 2026
🕐11:30-12:30 GMT
🖥️Online
Sign up here 👉ow.ly/sNF850Y3CrC
📆29 January 2026
🕐11:30-12:30 GMT
🖥️Online
Sign up here 👉ow.ly/sNF850Y3CrC
One week left to apply for the Bursary for Aspiring Marine Mammal Observers!🐬
Find out more and apply by 31 January:
Find out more and apply by 31 January:
MMOA Bursary for Aspiring Marine Mammal Observers
The bursary provides aspiring marine mammal observers, protected species observers and passive acoustic monitoring operators with the resources to develop their skills and expertise.
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January 23, 2026 at 3:01 PM
One week left to apply for the Bursary for Aspiring Marine Mammal Observers!🐬
Find out more and apply by 31 January:
Find out more and apply by 31 January:
Healthy fish populations are essential to the health of coral reefs, however, many fish don’t live past their earliest days – known as the ‘mortality bottleneck’.🪸🐠
Alan Gojanovic explains how research helps fish survive and thrive on the reef:
Alan Gojanovic explains how research helps fish survive and thrive on the reef:
Breaking the Mortality Bottleneck: Giving Reef Fish a Better Start
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January 23, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Healthy fish populations are essential to the health of coral reefs, however, many fish don’t live past their earliest days – known as the ‘mortality bottleneck’.🪸🐠
Alan Gojanovic explains how research helps fish survive and thrive on the reef:
Alan Gojanovic explains how research helps fish survive and thrive on the reef:
Planning to join us for the Annual Dinner? Book by 13 February to get the best deal.🎫
Our Annual Dinner has brought members and their guests together in celebration of the marine industry for over a century!
Buy your tickets here: bit.ly/IMarESTAD2026
Our Annual Dinner has brought members and their guests together in celebration of the marine industry for over a century!
Buy your tickets here: bit.ly/IMarESTAD2026
January 22, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Planning to join us for the Annual Dinner? Book by 13 February to get the best deal.🎫
Our Annual Dinner has brought members and their guests together in celebration of the marine industry for over a century!
Buy your tickets here: bit.ly/IMarESTAD2026
Our Annual Dinner has brought members and their guests together in celebration of the marine industry for over a century!
Buy your tickets here: bit.ly/IMarESTAD2026
This week, we lodged an intervention at an IMO meeting to call for dedicated performance standards for engine room alarm systems. As the global body representing marine engineers, we want tailored standards to protect those working in complex engine rooms:
IMarEST intervenes at IMO Ship Design and Construction meeting
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January 22, 2026 at 11:16 AM
This week, we lodged an intervention at an IMO meeting to call for dedicated performance standards for engine room alarm systems. As the global body representing marine engineers, we want tailored standards to protect those working in complex engine rooms:
We have launched a new fellowship standard!🌊
Find out more👉 imarest.org/fellow
Our new fellowship standard aims to make the Institute’s highest level of recognition more accessible and inclusive for marine professionals worldwide.
Find out more👉 imarest.org/fellow
Our new fellowship standard aims to make the Institute’s highest level of recognition more accessible and inclusive for marine professionals worldwide.
January 21, 2026 at 12:04 PM
We have launched a new fellowship standard!🌊
Find out more👉 imarest.org/fellow
Our new fellowship standard aims to make the Institute’s highest level of recognition more accessible and inclusive for marine professionals worldwide.
Find out more👉 imarest.org/fellow
Our new fellowship standard aims to make the Institute’s highest level of recognition more accessible and inclusive for marine professionals worldwide.
We are delighted to announce that the winner of the David Henderson Inspiring Journey Grant is Cadet Mohd Emaad Khan of the Indian Maritime University! ⚓
A huge congratulations to Emaad, and we wish him well on his travels!
A huge congratulations to Emaad, and we wish him well on his travels!
Cadet's journey to Aral Sea will uncover lessons from Central Asia’s water crisis
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January 20, 2026 at 9:35 AM
We are delighted to announce that the winner of the David Henderson Inspiring Journey Grant is Cadet Mohd Emaad Khan of the Indian Maritime University! ⚓
A huge congratulations to Emaad, and we wish him well on his travels!
A huge congratulations to Emaad, and we wish him well on his travels!
The final 2 episodes of 'A Bikepacking Journey from Source to Sea' are out on YouTube now!
Watch the series👉youtu.be/gNYloDIqStM
Hannah explores what true restoration means: working with nature to find solutions that enable natural processes to re-establish.🌊
Watch the series👉youtu.be/gNYloDIqStM
Hannah explores what true restoration means: working with nature to find solutions that enable natural processes to re-establish.🌊
January 19, 2026 at 11:00 AM
The final 2 episodes of 'A Bikepacking Journey from Source to Sea' are out on YouTube now!
Watch the series👉youtu.be/gNYloDIqStM
Hannah explores what true restoration means: working with nature to find solutions that enable natural processes to re-establish.🌊
Watch the series👉youtu.be/gNYloDIqStM
Hannah explores what true restoration means: working with nature to find solutions that enable natural processes to re-establish.🌊
Sea Your Future Career Story: Ashleigh Kitchiner, Marine Consents and Environment Manager 🌊
Ashleigh works with engineers and environmental specialists to ensure that offshore and coastal projects comply with environmental legislation and marine policy.
Ashleigh works with engineers and environmental specialists to ensure that offshore and coastal projects comply with environmental legislation and marine policy.
Career Story: Marine Consents and Environment Manager
I work closely with engineers, project managers, and environmental specialists to ensure offshore and coastal projects, comply with environmental legislation and marine policy.
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January 16, 2026 at 4:28 PM
Sea Your Future Career Story: Ashleigh Kitchiner, Marine Consents and Environment Manager 🌊
Ashleigh works with engineers and environmental specialists to ensure that offshore and coastal projects comply with environmental legislation and marine policy.
Ashleigh works with engineers and environmental specialists to ensure that offshore and coastal projects comply with environmental legislation and marine policy.
Why wetlands are crucial in an era of global warming 🌱
Wetlands are one of the planets key absorbers of carbon. Yet despite their importance, they are disappearing at alarming rates.
#MarineProfessional #MPInteractions
Wetlands are one of the planets key absorbers of carbon. Yet despite their importance, they are disappearing at alarming rates.
#MarineProfessional #MPInteractions
Wetlands may hold key to climate resilience
These crucial ecosystems are among the planet’s most effective natural defences against climate change and rising seas
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January 15, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Why wetlands are crucial in an era of global warming 🌱
Wetlands are one of the planets key absorbers of carbon. Yet despite their importance, they are disappearing at alarming rates.
#MarineProfessional #MPInteractions
Wetlands are one of the planets key absorbers of carbon. Yet despite their importance, they are disappearing at alarming rates.
#MarineProfessional #MPInteractions
Apply for the Kevin Tester Award for Marine Journalism. The application deadline is 7 February📰
This award aims to identify high quality reporting that improves public understanding of marine or maritime matters.
Find out more and submit your piece: ow.ly/UlYV50XWAK2
This award aims to identify high quality reporting that improves public understanding of marine or maritime matters.
Find out more and submit your piece: ow.ly/UlYV50XWAK2
January 14, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Apply for the Kevin Tester Award for Marine Journalism. The application deadline is 7 February📰
This award aims to identify high quality reporting that improves public understanding of marine or maritime matters.
Find out more and submit your piece: ow.ly/UlYV50XWAK2
This award aims to identify high quality reporting that improves public understanding of marine or maritime matters.
Find out more and submit your piece: ow.ly/UlYV50XWAK2
Don't miss the chance to grab your early bird Annual Dinner tickets! 🎫
Celebrating its 121st year, our flagship social event brings members and their guests together in celebration of the marine industry.
Buy your tickets here: bit.ly/IMarESTAD2026
Celebrating its 121st year, our flagship social event brings members and their guests together in celebration of the marine industry.
Buy your tickets here: bit.ly/IMarESTAD2026
January 13, 2026 at 2:23 PM
Don't miss the chance to grab your early bird Annual Dinner tickets! 🎫
Celebrating its 121st year, our flagship social event brings members and their guests together in celebration of the marine industry.
Buy your tickets here: bit.ly/IMarESTAD2026
Celebrating its 121st year, our flagship social event brings members and their guests together in celebration of the marine industry.
Buy your tickets here: bit.ly/IMarESTAD2026
INEC/iSCSS Call for Papers is open until 30 January📝
INEC/iSCSS provides a platform to share ideas for the designers, engineers and researchers who plan, build, operate, maintain and recycle maritime assets.
Find out more 👉 bit.ly/INEC2026
INEC/iSCSS provides a platform to share ideas for the designers, engineers and researchers who plan, build, operate, maintain and recycle maritime assets.
Find out more 👉 bit.ly/INEC2026
January 12, 2026 at 1:11 PM
INEC/iSCSS Call for Papers is open until 30 January📝
INEC/iSCSS provides a platform to share ideas for the designers, engineers and researchers who plan, build, operate, maintain and recycle maritime assets.
Find out more 👉 bit.ly/INEC2026
INEC/iSCSS provides a platform to share ideas for the designers, engineers and researchers who plan, build, operate, maintain and recycle maritime assets.
Find out more 👉 bit.ly/INEC2026
Apply for the IMarEST and MMOA Bursary for Aspiring Marine Mammal Observers! 🐋
This bursary is designed to provide aspiring marine mammal observers with the necessary resources to enhance their career development.
Apply here before the deadline on 31 January: ow.ly/FqNU50XTTZ0
This bursary is designed to provide aspiring marine mammal observers with the necessary resources to enhance their career development.
Apply here before the deadline on 31 January: ow.ly/FqNU50XTTZ0
January 9, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Apply for the IMarEST and MMOA Bursary for Aspiring Marine Mammal Observers! 🐋
This bursary is designed to provide aspiring marine mammal observers with the necessary resources to enhance their career development.
Apply here before the deadline on 31 January: ow.ly/FqNU50XTTZ0
This bursary is designed to provide aspiring marine mammal observers with the necessary resources to enhance their career development.
Apply here before the deadline on 31 January: ow.ly/FqNU50XTTZ0
Our Sea Your Future initiative has produced a new series of career stories that bring marine roles to life👨🔧
Here, Oliver Lomas shares his journey as a fourth ship’s engineer.
Watch out for more inspiring career stories in 2026: ow.ly/gXQQ50XTl3J
Here, Oliver Lomas shares his journey as a fourth ship’s engineer.
Watch out for more inspiring career stories in 2026: ow.ly/gXQQ50XTl3J
Career Story: 4th Ship's Engineer
Every day is different on board. One day could consist of inspections and routine testing, another could be spent fixing broken down machinery, another could be spent doing computer-based work.
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January 8, 2026 at 3:59 PM
Our Sea Your Future initiative has produced a new series of career stories that bring marine roles to life👨🔧
Here, Oliver Lomas shares his journey as a fourth ship’s engineer.
Watch out for more inspiring career stories in 2026: ow.ly/gXQQ50XTl3J
Here, Oliver Lomas shares his journey as a fourth ship’s engineer.
Watch out for more inspiring career stories in 2026: ow.ly/gXQQ50XTl3J
Unlocking Ocean Secrets: Marine Mammal Monitoring Through eDNA 🐬
Watch the webinar and find out about the key themes: ow.ly/kzLS50XSWCe
Watch the webinar and find out about the key themes: ow.ly/kzLS50XSWCe
January 7, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Unlocking Ocean Secrets: Marine Mammal Monitoring Through eDNA 🐬
Watch the webinar and find out about the key themes: ow.ly/kzLS50XSWCe
Watch the webinar and find out about the key themes: ow.ly/kzLS50XSWCe
The M2M Mentoring Programme and IMarEST Learning.💡
Find out more 👉 ow.ly/7pqg50XSnP9
#IMarEST #IMarESTLearning
Find out more 👉 ow.ly/7pqg50XSnP9
#IMarEST #IMarESTLearning
January 6, 2026 at 3:01 PM
The M2M Mentoring Programme and IMarEST Learning.💡
Find out more 👉 ow.ly/7pqg50XSnP9
#IMarEST #IMarESTLearning
Find out more 👉 ow.ly/7pqg50XSnP9
#IMarEST #IMarESTLearning
Join us for an informative session designed to demystify the different membership levels offered by the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology (IMarEST). 📚
📆20 January 2026
🕐11:00-12:00 GMT
🖥️Online
#IMarEST
📆20 January 2026
🕐11:00-12:00 GMT
🖥️Online
#IMarEST
January 5, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Join us for an informative session designed to demystify the different membership levels offered by the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology (IMarEST). 📚
📆20 January 2026
🕐11:00-12:00 GMT
🖥️Online
#IMarEST
📆20 January 2026
🕐11:00-12:00 GMT
🖥️Online
#IMarEST
Happy New Year from the IMarEST!✨🌊
Together, let’s make 2026 impactful, driving integrity, collaboration, community, and relevance.
#NewYear2026 #HappyNewYear #IMarEST
Together, let’s make 2026 impactful, driving integrity, collaboration, community, and relevance.
#NewYear2026 #HappyNewYear #IMarEST
January 1, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Happy New Year from the IMarEST!✨🌊
Together, let’s make 2026 impactful, driving integrity, collaboration, community, and relevance.
#NewYear2026 #HappyNewYear #IMarEST
Together, let’s make 2026 impactful, driving integrity, collaboration, community, and relevance.
#NewYear2026 #HappyNewYear #IMarEST
Season’s greetings from everybody here at the IMarEST HQ!✨
After an action-packed 2025, our staff are taking some well-deserved time off, so our offices will be closed for the holiday season from Thursday 25 December to Friday 2 January inclusive.
We wish you all a peaceful break.⛄
After an action-packed 2025, our staff are taking some well-deserved time off, so our offices will be closed for the holiday season from Thursday 25 December to Friday 2 January inclusive.
We wish you all a peaceful break.⛄
December 24, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Season’s greetings from everybody here at the IMarEST HQ!✨
After an action-packed 2025, our staff are taking some well-deserved time off, so our offices will be closed for the holiday season from Thursday 25 December to Friday 2 January inclusive.
We wish you all a peaceful break.⛄
After an action-packed 2025, our staff are taking some well-deserved time off, so our offices will be closed for the holiday season from Thursday 25 December to Friday 2 January inclusive.
We wish you all a peaceful break.⛄
Further growth in containerships and a rise in trade is predicted, but disruption in the forms of tariffs, cyber-attacks and extreme weather may counter uplift. In addition, digitalisation and AI, the UN High Seas Treaty and meeting net zero by 2050 outlined by IMarEST as future maritime trends:
Increased trade among 2026 shipping trends
Further growth in containerships and a rise in trade is predicted by Global Shippers Forum Director James Hookham, but disruption in the forms of tariffs, cyber-attacks and extreme weather may counter uplift. In addition, digitalisation and AI, the UN High Seas Treaty and meeting net zero by 2050 outlined by IMarEST as future maritime trends.
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December 17, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Further growth in containerships and a rise in trade is predicted, but disruption in the forms of tariffs, cyber-attacks and extreme weather may counter uplift. In addition, digitalisation and AI, the UN High Seas Treaty and meeting net zero by 2050 outlined by IMarEST as future maritime trends:
The Certification of Excellence is an accreditation that the IMarEST and Nautical Institute formed to organisations that demonstrate globally benchmarked standards of quality in maritime training and education.
Find out more👉ow.ly/8XpJ50XIwry
#IMarEST #NauticalInstitute
Find out more👉ow.ly/8XpJ50XIwry
#IMarEST #NauticalInstitute
December 15, 2025 at 10:45 AM
The Certification of Excellence is an accreditation that the IMarEST and Nautical Institute formed to organisations that demonstrate globally benchmarked standards of quality in maritime training and education.
Find out more👉ow.ly/8XpJ50XIwry
#IMarEST #NauticalInstitute
Find out more👉ow.ly/8XpJ50XIwry
#IMarEST #NauticalInstitute
We would like to congratulate IMarEST member, Niru Dorrian, on his Individual 'Elevating the Science Workforce Award' that he won at the Science Council Recognition Awards.
#IMarEST #SCCelebrateScience
#IMarEST #SCCelebrateScience
December 12, 2025 at 3:49 PM
We would like to congratulate IMarEST member, Niru Dorrian, on his Individual 'Elevating the Science Workforce Award' that he won at the Science Council Recognition Awards.
#IMarEST #SCCelebrateScience
#IMarEST #SCCelebrateScience