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Australian Capital Territory and New South Wales

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Our New South Wales (NSW) & Australian Capital Territory (ACT) branch was formed from the re-joining of IMarEST’s first and oldest international branch, Sydney, with the Newcastle and Canberra Branches.

The Branch’s technical meetings are combined with the New South Wales Section of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA), and are usually held on the first Wednesday of each month from February through to October. The venue is mostly the Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts in the CBD, and an easy walk from Town Hall tube station. Meetings commence with light refreshments at 18:00 for 18:30, finishing by 20:00. Guests are always welcome.

Occasionally technical meetings are held at alternate venues, so can be subject to change at short notice. If you need to make extensive arrangements to attend, then please confirm the date, time, and venue with our Honorary Secretary beforehand.

26 Mar 2025

Operating Marine Engines on Alternative Fuels

Details about an upcoming ACT & NSW Branch event.

Branch news
25 Jul 2023

IMO Navigates the Age of Alternative Marine Fuels

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Branch officers

Mr Leonard Michaels CEng CMarEng FIMarEST

Chair

Mr Geoffrey Fawcett CEng CMarEng FIMarEST

Honorary Secretary

Mr Gregory Hellessey JP CPEng FIMarEST MIEAust

Honorary Treasurer

Upcoming events

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26 – 27 November 2025

Engine as a Weapon XI

Disruptive naval technologies - developing, supporting and sustaining the frontline.

International Conference Portsmouth
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Free
27 November 2025

Lessons from the world's first ammonia powered vessel

A hybrid event by Western Australia Branch.

Branch event Fremantle
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Free
27 November 2025

Ammonia and Methanol Export Hubs: Exploring supply-side challenges for maritime decarbonisation

A webinar by IMarEST's South East England & London Home Counties Branch.

Branch event Online
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External
27 November 2025

New developments in the gas shipping sector

An event by IMarEST & RINA's North East Coast Joint Branch.

Branch event Newcastle upon Tyne
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