Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology (IMarEST)

The oceans sustain life on Earth, driving ecosystems, economies, and communities. But they are under threat — from climate change and pollution to overfishing and rapid technological shifts. Marine professionals are the key to overcoming these challenges. Whether it’s developing offshore wind farms, protecting coral reefs, or innovating sustainable shipping, the solutions start with you. IMarEST is your partner on this mission. As the global professional body for marine engineers, scientists, and technologists, we provide the tools, knowledge, and community to help you lead. Through professional development, technical insights, and a strong voice on the global stage, IMarEST supports you at every step in building a sustainable future for our oceans. Learn more our new digital series, Oceans of Opportunity, produced in partnership with Content With Purpose 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ee7_xJCD #OceansOfOpportunity #MarineCareers #BlueEconomyHeroes #MarineProfessionals #NetZeroOcean #OceanRenewables #ProtectOurOceans #BlueEconomyInnovation #ThrivingBlueEconomy #MaritimeInnovations #SustainableOceanChartering  🎥: Content With Purpose

IMarEST Announces 2025 Award Winners!🏆 Last night, the Institute revealed the winners of its prestigious 2025 awards at the Annual Dinner. The awards were presented by the new IMarEST president, Professor Stephen de Mora. Full article👉ow.ly/TSvE50VqrSJ This year’s awards included the flagship Outstanding Contribution Award, sponsored by P&S Automation, which was bestowed upon Professor Stephen Turnock, head of the School of Engineering at the University of Southampton. Over a distinguished 35-year career, Professor Turnock has demonstrated exceptional leadership in marine engineering. His groundbreaking research and commitment to education have significantly shaped the future of the field. Beyond his academic achievements, Professor Turnock is also a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusivity in marine engineering. His mentorship and advocacy are helping to create a more inclusive future for the sector. To honour academic excellence, the Denny Medals were awarded to the lead authors of the best papers published in the IMarEST’s journals: the Journal of Marine Engineering and Technology (JMET) and the Journal of Operational Oceanography (JOO). This year’s winners were Erin van Rheenen, whose paper "Hydrogen Carriers for Zero-Emission Ship Propulsion Using Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells: An Evaluation" was published in 2024, and Florian Beiser, for his paper "Combining Barotropic and Baroclinic Simplified Models for Drift Trajectory Predictions." The IMarEST also recognised the rising stars of the industry. Alexandros Kalafatelis, a PhD student, received the Stanley Grey Fellowship for his thesis on predictive maintenance for maritime machinery. Jordan Tyers, an apprentice at BMT, was awarded the Lady Hamlyn Award for his outstanding commitment to professional development. The Royal Navy Operational Engineering Award, was presented to Petty Officer Adam Chamberlain in recognition of his exemplary engineering performance in supporting all 847 NAS detachments over the past twelve months. The Kevin Tester Award for Marine Journalism, was presented to Nick Savvides for his article “Climate NGOs Call for Regulators to Rethink Emissions Rules.” #IMarEST #IMarESTAwards #IMarESTAD25 #AnnualDinner

Re-visit Professor de Mora's expert interview below🧪:

New IMarEST president takes office with pledge to catalyse marine collaboration🧪 Renowned scientist, Professor Stephen de Mora, has officially assumed the role of President of the Institute for Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) this week. With his appointment, he has pledged to help tackle critical issues facing the world’s oceans by catalysing cross-sector collaboration. Full article👉ow.ly/TTmI50VoTxu “The world’s oceans are in crisis, and the IMarEST is uniquely positioned to bring together global experts in engineering, science, and technology to create integrated solutions for the marine environment,” said Professor de Mora. “However, we need more scientists to join the conversation, as well as individuals from diverse backgrounds and those at the beginning of their careers.” #IMarEST #MarineScience #OceanHealth

Interview: shipwreck hunter, record holder and IMarEST Fellow🏅 David L. Mearns OBE, OAM, Director at Blue Water Recoveries Limited, discusses his career as a shipwreck expert and being honoured by Prince William. Full article👉ow.ly/pJi150VoMYc When Mearns was studying for his master’s in Marine Geology at the University of South Florida, a career as a shipwreck hunter was far from his mind. “I didn’t want to become an academic. I wanted to go into the offshore industry. So, I put out my CVs to companies and landed a job at Eastport International,” he recounts. #MarineProfessional #IMarEST #IMarESTSpotlight

We're pleased to support Ocean Business 2025, the hands-on ocean technology exhibition and training forum. The global meeting place for ocean science and technology professionals, connect with thousands of the industry’s brightest minds, and share ideas to help define the future of ocean technology. There's only a couple of weeks to go - You can find us at stand W65!🌊 #OceanBusiness2025

Episode 3: Realities and Challenges of Alternative Marine Fuels🎤 The newest episode of our Ship Energy & Environment podcast is out now! What are the realistic alternatives to marine diesel? Clean Shipping Lead at BMT and IMarEST member Dr Thomas Beard provides a detailed dive into the practicalities and obstacles of the 'big four' alternative fuels: Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), methanol, ammonia and hydrogen. Listen here👉ow.ly/SBXU50VeJ4x Thomas analyses the challenges of retrofitting existing ships to accommodate new fuel storage tanks and compares this with risks such as energy densities and flashpoints, highlighting the crucial decisions that ship owners and managers face as the industry transitions to net zero. Hosted by Gill Reynolds and Maurice O'Donoghue. #AlternativeFuels #NetZero #SustainableShipping #IMarEST #ShipEnergyAndEnvironmentSIG

It's a big week at the IMarEST! We're excited to see so many of our members this week and bring together our community with a wide range of events.🌊 Take a look at what's coming up: 📆Monday 24 March 18:15-21:30: Engineering on Tap: Reefs vs Man Made Structures An event by the IMarEST and RINA Western Joint Branch 📆Wednesday 26 March 10.00-11.00: Guild of Benevolence Annual General Meeting 11.00-12.30: IMarEST Annual General Meeting 17.30-20.00: President's Lecture: Environmental Impact of Ships 📆Thursday 27 April: 18:30-23:30: 120th Annual Dinner Find out more and register👇 https://lnkd.in/eh7jsmqx #IMarEST #AnnualDinner #IMarESTAD25

2 days ago I had the pleasure of visiting Centurion University of Technology and Management's amazing School of Maritime Studies. It was particularly great to come all the way to India and meet an Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology (IMarEST) member Vik Patra and also meet CEO Rishi Sharma who also came to the High Commissioner evening event. I look forward to visiting again soon! Thank you to Krishna Joshi and Jonathan Ledger and the great team Department for Business and Trade for making this brilliant trip happen! #membership #india

MASS warfare: is the weaponisation of commercial vessels a growing threat? Full article👉ow.ly/ifOY50Vm4kR Cyberwarfare is developing at an alarming pace. In fact, it is probably now possible to compromise the integrity of Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) to weaponise commercial vessels without ever going near a ship. To address this growing threat, MASS expert Captain Peter J McArthur MNM calls for investment, training, and technological development to ensure systems are secure. 🖥️ #IMarESTVoices #AutonomousShips #MaritimeSecurity #Cyberwarfare