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Global Fisheries Improvements

  • Overview

Fishing, whether it takes place at sea or in inshore fisheries, holds economic and cultural importance in many countries.  

The Global Fisheries Special Interest Group brings together experts in fisheries science, crew safety and welfare, vessel design, management, governance and looks at technology in fishing and how to keep people safe. The SIG provides targeted support for fisheries professionals and contributes to international initiatives.  

If you are interested in joining the group, sign into the MyIMarEST member portal and select the group from the list.

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05 Mar 2026

The Cape Town Agreement: a time for celebration, and for reflection

Eric Holliday explains why we should be celebrating a milestone for the global fishing fleet

Blog - Technical & Policy

 

      

SIG officers

Mr Eric Holliday FIMarEST

Chair

Upcoming events

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25 June 2026

What does it mean to be a Maritime Professional?

An event by RINA & IMarEST Singapore Joint Branch supported by The Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, Institute of Chartered Shipborkers, Singapore Nautical Institute and the Institute of Marine Engineers.

Branch event Singapore
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29 June – 10 July 2026

European International Submarine Race

IMarEST supported event Gosport
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29 June 2026

Maritime Leaders Forum

IMarEST supported event London
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30 June 2026

Geopolitical and Security Threats to Seafarers

IMarEST supported event London
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