As a student (SIMarEST) or recent graduate in the category of Associate Member (AIMarEST), individuals can benefit from…
Taking their first step towards professional recognition. Demonstrating that an individual is a recognised professional is what Professional Membership of the IMarEST will eventually help students to do. This will demonstrate an individual’s competence, experience, commitment and professional status, which will be important when applying for jobs, dealing with clients, and working and building relationships with colleagues and other professionals both at home and in other countries. In an increasingly competitive world, where knowledge and the ability to do the job are vital, professional recognition sets competent and experienced professionals apart from the crowd.
Having access to lots of valuable help, information, networks and services:
- Scholarships, Awards & Prizes
The IMarEST provides scholarships, awards and prizes for undergraduates, postgraduates and cadets. Careers and Job Search Advice Information and advice for students and working professionals across maritime disciplines – course selection, training schemes, professional development programmes, mentoring, apprenticeships, cadetships, industry sponsorship, job search and employment service (members only).
- Access to the IMarEST’s Information & Information & Knowledge Services
Students can get the specialist information they need for their studies through the IMarEST’s Information and Knowledge Services, a comprehensive collection of marine engineering, science and technology information, including books available for loan and access to journal articles and conference papers all of which are indexed in the IMarEST Library Catalogue online via the IMarEST website. Members may use the library facilities and its resources free of charge and are permitted a reduced rate on photocopying.
- IMarEST Young Members’ Network
A professional and social network for students on marine related courses and young professionals working across all sectors of the maritime, coastal and offshore economy.
- Designatory Post-nominal letters
Student members may use the letters SIMarEST after their name demonstrating their commitment to a professional future right from the start.
- A Free Specialist Marine Journal
"The Marine Scientist", "Marine Engineers Review" or "Shipping World & Ship Builder"
- Instant access to IMarEST services and products
Free and reduced price conferences, events, seminars and technical and scientific meetings; specialist books and journals; and full access to a range of services, information and products of particular interest to those involved in the marine world through our special interest groups and lots more.
- Local Branch Membership
Access to a local arena for discussion and contact with people with similar interests.
- IMarEST Members’ Recruitment Service
Exclusive access for the latest jobs, and Career Opportunities
- The process of student membership
Students can sign up as a student member for a nominal annual subscription fee of £12 or can join for the duration of your degree (typically three years) at a discounted rate. The student member application form can be downloaded from the "Membership Documents" section. After you have graduated you will have the option of progressing your application onto corporate status by sending in an application to transfer to the Associate Member status. If you prefer to remain at your current non-corporate level, or do not apply upon graduation, then your membership will automatically default to Affiliate status.