MAJOR GATHERING OF THE MARINE INDUSTRY IN LONDON
Over a thousand marine scientists, technologists, engineers and seafarers involved in all aspects of the subsea and above-water professions, will meet in London on 14 March 2008 for the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) 105th, Society for Underwater Technology (SUT) and Nautical Institute (NI) Joint Annual Dinner.
Being held at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London, the guests, from all over the world, will be present for the inaugural speech by IMarEST’s newly appointed 106th President, Professor Yoo Sang Choo CEng, CMarEng, FIMarEST, as well as speeches by the principal guest, Peter Cardy, Chief Executive of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency; and Rear Admiral Nigel Guild, Chief Naval Engineer Officer, Ministry of Defence, who will reply on behalf of the guests.
“Professor Yoo Sang Choo of the National University of Singapore is the first IMarEST member from the Far East to take on the presidency of IMarEST, and so will be providing guests at the dinner with an insight into activities in our industry in a particularly vibrant part of the world,” explains Keith Read CBE, chief executive of IMarEST.
“Our principal guest, Peter Cardy, joined the MCA at the end of May 2007. With nearly ten months under his belt, he too will be providing the thousand or more guests at the dinner with some fascinating insights into life at the top of this world class organisation committed to preventing loss of life, and continuously improving maritime safety and protecting the marine environment.”
Further information on all aspects of the dinner can be obtained from www.imarest.org and from Christine Davenport, Events Department, IMarEST, 80 Coleman Street, London EC2R 5BJ, UK. Tel: +44(0)20 7382 2636; Fax: +44 (0)2o 7382 2667. Email: christine.davenport [at] imarest [dot] org
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ABOUT THE THREE ORGANISATIONS
IMarEST
The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) is the international membership organisation and learned society, promoting and serving the interests of the global marine community. It has been established since 1889, and now has 49 branches and over 14,000 members worldwide. The Institute is a provider of professional membership, a developer and propagator of knowledge and a leader of high standards, integrity and quality. Activities include membership and recognition for marine professionals, promotion of marine education and careers, provision of scholarships and awards, publishing of books, journals and trade magazines, organisation and promotion of networking events and technical conferences and seminars, City Conference Centre, specialist employment and recruitment services, Marine Partners – their industry and business network, and the Marine Information Centre – their knowledge hub for the marine profession.
www.imarest.org
SUT
The Society for Underwater Technology (SUT) is a multi-disciplinary learned society that brings together organisations and individuals with a common interest in underwater technology, ocean science and offshore engineering. SUT was founded in 1966 and has members from more than 40 countries, including engineers, scientists, other professionals and students working in these areas and branches in Aberdeen, Houston, Rio de Janeiro, Melbourne and Perth (WA). www.sut.org
The Nautical Institute
The Nautical Institute (NI) is the international professional body for qualified seafarers and others with an interest in nautical matters. It provides a wide range of services to enhance the professional standing and knowledge of members who are drawn from all sectors of the maritime world. The Institute is a thriving international professional body for qualified mariners – with over 40 branches worldwide and more than 7,000 members in over 110 countries, and works closely with other professional bodies to promote safe and efficient shipping practices. www.nautinst.org
Issued on behalf of IMarEST by Judith Patten @ JPPR
Further press information from:
Judith Patten @ JPPR
34 Ellerker Gardens, Richmond, Surrey, TW10 6AA, UK
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8241 1912; Fax: +44 (0) 20 8940 6211
Email: judithpatten [at] wwmail [dot] co [dot] uk
or
Suki Kalsi @ IMarEST
80 Coleman Street, London EC2R 5BJ, UK
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7382 2600: Fax: +44 (0) 20 7382 2670
Email: suki.kalsi [at] imarest [dot] org
