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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, log in to My IMarEST 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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Free External
5 November 2026

Early Career Online Forum

Supergen Offshore Renewable Early Career Online Forum

Online Online
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External
9 November 2026

How the Merchant Navy Takes the Royal Navy to War: UK Strategic Shipping and Transition to War

An event by the IMarEST and RINA Western Joint Branch.

Branch event Bath
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10 – 12 November 2026

INEC/iSCSS 2026

The IMarEST's International Naval Engineering Conference and Exhibition, incorporating the International Ship Control Systems Symposium.

International Conference Edinburgh
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16 November 2026

Onboard Carbon Capture and Storage for Ships

An event by the IMarEST's Isle of Man Branch.

Branch event Douglas, Isle of Man
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