Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology

The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) is a registered charity and the international professional body and learned society for all marine professionals in over 120 countries – the largest marine organisation of its kind and the first Institute to bring together over 12,000 marine engineers, scientists and technologists into one international multi-disciplinary membership body.

The IMarEST is a nominated and licensed body of the Engineering Council (UK), a member of the Science Council and has links with maritime organisations worldwide, unrivalled by similar organisations of their kind, including consultative status at the International Maritime Organization (IMO). It provide grades of membership for everyone working in a marine-related role, from those seeking to become Chartered, to those just starting out in their careers or studying in education – enhancing the professional development of marine engineers, scientists and technologists at all stages of their careers.

The IMarEST works with navies and military agencies around the world to offer a ‘defined route’ application process for professional registration in engineering, science and technology. For example, from Engineering Technician (Eng Tech) for Junior Engineers, Incorporated Engineer (IEng) for junior officers and Senior Rates before progressing onto Chartered Engineer (CEng) and potentially Fellow for more experienced officers.