The marine environment is a wonderfully diverse and exciting world with many and varied opportunities, and there are numerous sources of information, including the IMarEST brochure 'Careers in marine engineering, science and technology ' which may help to guide you in deciding which particular area you would like to get involved in and how best to pursue your particular interest. However, what better advice than hearing what young people working in the marine environment itself have to say about their industry?

A range of examples from individuals who are currently employed in, or aspire to a career in, the marine environment are illustrated below. In each profile the individual explains how they became interested in the marine environment as a young person, what inspired their interest or who influenced them, the key challenges they face, and the qualities needed to help them to do their job successfully. They also describe some of the highs (and lows), discuss job satisfaction and rewards, and foresee the possible challenges that lie ahead of them as a young marine professional.

If you would like more details concerning a particular career profile or would like to ask any of the individuals further questions, please contact the IMarEST directly on info@imarest.org.

Nilmini Magedara (PDF 32kb)
Scientific Management Associates P/L

Richard Tarran (PDF 24kb)
Equerry to HRH Duke of Edinburgh

Shona Heath (PDF 37kb)
Senior Project Engineer

Darren Edwards (PDF 68kb)
Marine Sales Manager

Elisabeth Wilson(PDF 47kb)
Ship and Machinery Surveyor

Paul Sime( PDF 48kb)
3rd Engineer - MV Sand Heron

Anna Bradley( PDF 51kb)
Camper and Nicholsons International

Christine Benfield ( PDF 78kb)
Brown and Root Engineering Services

Craig Hindson ( PDF 49kb)
Royal Navy, Flag Officer Surface Flotilla HQ Staff Desk Officer

Adrian Duncan (PDF 48kb)
Lloyd's Register of Shipping

Richard John Palmer (PDF 47kb)
Noble Denton Europe Ltd

Jonathan Morley (PDF 47kb)
Studying at University of Plymouth