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Special Interest Groups

IMarEST Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are voluntary groups that operate to the benefit of a specialist field.

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Login and join a SIG in three easy steps

  1. Login to your account at the top of the page
  2. Select 'My SIGs'
  3. Join the SIG(s) you would like to be part of

If you would like to get involved in the running of SIGs, you can sign up to become a member of the committee. Please email [email protected] with your committee membership request(s) or to find out more.

Not a member?

IMarEST membership is open to all, with a range of membership grades to choose from depending on your career level, experience, or interest. Our membership is complimentary for all marine students, apprentices and cadets.

Why should I join a SIG?

SIGs are a portal for members and organisations to discuss technical topics, network, and share knowledge, to the benefit of the sector.  

  • Help shape international regulation and practices via intergovernmental organisations
  • Develop conferences and events
  • Produce position papers on relevant topics
  • Provide advice to those in the early stages of their careers

If a SIG covering your field of interest does not currently exist, we provide support for you to start your own.

For more details on our SIGs and how they are run, view the SIG Handbook.

22 groups available

Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence in the Maritime Domain

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Ballast Water Management

biofouling

Biofouling Management

Coastal Science

Coastal Science and Engineering

global fisheries

Global Fisheries Improvements

Human Element

Human Element

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Marine Electrical

marine mammals

Marine Mammals

maritime autonomous ships

Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships

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Naval Engineering

Ocean Governance

Ocean Governance

Ocean Plastics

Ocean Plastics and Marine Litter

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Offshore Oil and Gas

Offshore Renewables

Offshore Renewables

Operational Oceanography

Operational Oceanography

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Polar Regions

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Seafarer Mental Health and Wellbeing

Ship Energy & Environment

Ship Energy and Environment

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Ship Management

Ship Repair & Maintainence

Ship Repair, Maintenance, and Safety

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Small Ships

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Superyachts

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