Grade |
Requirements |
Useful to know |
| Affiliate |
None |
Members of professional societies with which the Institute has a reciprocal agreement may also be Affiliates. |
| Elective Member |
None |
Fastest route to membership and access to member benefits – can apply for Corporate membership afterwards. |
| Student (SIMarEST) |
Need to be enrolled on a marine related course. |
PhD students should apply for Graduate membership, and are eligible for reduced rate payment.
Tutor needs to verify the student’s presence on a marine related course.
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| Graduate (GIMarEST) |
Need to have completed a marine-related programme of further or higher education, OR, be in the process of completing a training and experiential learning programme. |
Note that not everyone has the opportunity to undergo a formal programme of training and experiential learning. If this is the case please contact the membership team for guidance.
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| Associate (AIMarEST) |
At least 2-3 years work experience. Likely to be working in posts of supervisory responsibility in the design, management or execution of important work in a marine related profession. |
Should be at least 21 years old.
Need a referee from a marine related profession. |
| Associate Member (AMIMarEST) |
At least 4 years work experience. Likely to be working in posts of increased responsibility in the design, management or execution of important work in a marine related profession. |
Should be at least 23 years old.
Need a referee from a marine related profession.
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| Member (MIMarEST) |
At least 4 years work experience. Likely to be working in posts of increased responsibility for the conceptual design, management or execution of important work in a marine related profession. |
Should be at least 25 years old
Need a referee from a marine related profession. |
| Fellow (FIMarEST) |
Need to have met all criteria for previous grades of membership. Likely to be working in posts of superior responsibility for the conceptual design, management or the execution of important work in a marine related profession for at least 5 years. |
Should be at least 35 years old.
Need a referee from a marine related profession. |
