About the IMarEST
Welcome to The IMarEST – The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology
VISION: The IMarEST is the trusted voice across the marine sector and is the global community for all marine professionals distinguished as leaders in shaping a sustainable world.
IMarEST is The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology; the international professional body and learned society for all marine professionals.
IMarEST is the first Institute to bring together marine engineers, scientists and technologists into one international multi-disciplinary professional body.
IMarEST is the largest marine organization of its kind with a worldwide membership based in over 120 countries, it is a registered charity and provides grades of membership for everyone, from those seeking to become Chartered or gain other Professional Recognition, to those just starting out in their careers or studying in education.
IMarEST was founded in the UK on February 12th 1889. Then the Institute of Marine Engineers, it originated from a desire to uphold engineers status, rights and competence.
What is IMarEST?
The international membership body and learned society for all marine professionals. The IMarEST has registered charity status and is the first professional institution to bring together marine engineers, scientists and technologists into one international multi-disciplinary professional body. It is the largest marine organization of its kind with a worldwide membership of over 18,000 individuals based in over 120 countries.
What is the purpose of IMarEST?
To work within 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 knowledge of marine professionals worldwide.
Who are IMarEST’s members?
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, its members, events, publications or facilities (non-Corporate Membership).
IMarEST members include those working in…
- Ports & Shipping
- List
- Offshore Oil & Gas
- Maritime Services
- Marine Science
- Naval & Defense
- Marine Leisure
- Marine Renewables
- Fishing & Aquaculture
…and many others involved in marine science, engineering and technology disciplines and applications.
What is IMarEST’s international standing?
The IMarEST is a respected authority in every maritime country. It is a Non-Governmental Organization with consultative status at the International Maritime Organization (IMO), observer status at the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission and International Hydrographic Organization (IHO), observer status at the London Convention/London Protocol (LC/LP), observer status with the Joint Group of Experts on the Scientific Aspects of Marine Environmental Protection (GESAMP).
IMarEST also has special consultative status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations (ECOSOC), which facilitates its access to other international intergovernmental meetings where its specialized marine expertise is of particular use, e.g., the United Nations meetings on Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and the work of the International Seabed Authority on marine mining.
It is a nominated and licensed body of the Engineering Council (UK), a member of the Science Council and has significant links with many other maritime organizations worldwide.
The IMarEST’s international dimension is reinforced by the activities of its divisions and branches located across the globe.
These branches play a vital role in providing a local focus to activities, networks, conferences, meetings and events, and for developing and maintaining links and partnerships with people and organizations in key regions in the maritime world.
About IMarEST Cyprus
Founded in 1993, the branch has grown to have 120 active members (as of Jun 23′) and is involved in promoting Technical Activities within the membership and the greater marine community on the island.
The Cyprus branch of IMarEST is based in Limassol which is the heart of maritime business in Cyprus. Although small, the branch is very active, organizing an average of eight topical technical presentations each year which are well supported. Regular social events are also arranged cumulating with our celebrated Dinner Dance weekend at the end of October which provides both formal and informal entertainment plus our annual golf tournament.
If you are interested in joining our branch, giving a technical presentation or wish to participate at any of our events please contact a member of the branch committee.
About Cyprus
It is considered to be the largest third party ship-management center within the EU and one of the largest in the world. Cyprus accounts for the management of some 4% of world tonnage. The maritime community is predominately based in Limassol where the majority of the shipping companies, maritime organizations and related government departments are located. This sunny island is a great place for work and play.
Cyprus is an island nestling at the north eastern corner of the Mediterranean Sea. Following the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in 1974 the island remains divided with the north part still occupied. This has not stopped the independent Republic of Cyprus developing into a modern international hub for business and commerce and a leading maritime center.