The international membership body and learned society for all marine professionals. The IMarEST has registered charity status ... and is the first professional institute to bring together marine engineers, scientists and technologists into one international multi-disciplinary professional body. It is the largest marine organisation of its kind with a worldwide membership of over 14,000 individuals based in over 100 countries. The purpose of the IMarEST is to work with the global marine community to promote the scientific development of marine engineering, science and technology, providing opportunities for the exchange of ideas and practices and upholding the status, standards and expertise of marine professionals worldwide. The IMarEST has categories of membership for everyone with an interest in the marine world: for those who are seeking professional recognition (Corporate Membership), for those who are currently studying or just starting out in their careers or those who simply have a general interest in the IMarEST, its work, membership, events, publications or facilities (non-Corporate Membership). read more