Our Values

Our newly defined values are embodied by our members, volunteers and partners.

To create real change and shape the future of our industry, we need to work as one.

Our Institute's values influence everything we do, each brought to life through a set of behaviours.

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We lead with integrity, upholding the highest professional and ethical standards in everything we do.​

Conducting ourselves with professionalism, accountability, honesty, and a commitment to openness and transparency.​
Acting with courage and standing up for our beliefs enables others to express themselves.
Showing consideration for the time and personal boundaries of individuals, whether in professional or personal contexts.​
Creating an environment based on trust, to foster positive relationships and effective teamwork.​
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We thrive through collaboration, connecting disciplines, sectors, and voices to solve complex marine challenges together.

Nurturing innovation through multi-disciplinary collaboration.
Empowering individuals, internally and externally, through networking opportunities.
Promoting and developing efficient and sustainable work solutions by enhancing effective communication.
Establishing a supportive and inclusive atmosphere that encourages individuals to proactively seize opportunities.​
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We cultivate a vibrant, inclusive community, where we collectively feel a sense of belonging and have many ways to engage, contribute, and grow.​

Creating and maintaining a global, diverse and inclusive home empowering marine professionals to belong, who share interests in engineering, science, and technology.
Encouraging open collaboration, knowledge exchange, and mutual support across disciplines and borders, working together for shared success.
Offering tailored support for all members with a range of relevant membership pathways, training, resources, and mentorship to meet unique goals and challenges of marine professionals' career development.
Creating meaningful connections at the local level while being part of a wider international network.
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We lead by listening and learning, ensuring we maintain relevance to meet the evolving real-world needs of members, employers, and the marine sector.​

Aligning our activities to the goals of the organisation and the safe and sustainable evolution of the sector.
Evolving to reflect the changing needs of our members.
Developing and empowering our people to achieve their aspirations.
Be ambitious and proactive in the global conversation.
Developing a community where everyone belongs.
Supporting our members to continue to develop professionally.

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