• About Us
  • Guild of Benevolence
  • IMarEST Connect
  • My CPD
  • Marine Jobs
  • Login
Skip to content
  • Membership
    • Become a Member
    • Membership Fees
    • Professional Registration
    • Corporate Membership
    • Marine Directory
  • Events
    • Oceans of Knowledge 2025
    • Maritime Industry Decarbonisation Symposium 2025
    • Engine as a Weapon XI
    • Webinars
  • Resources
    • Library
    • IMarEST TV
    • Books
    • Journals
    • Publications
  • Communities
    • Branches
    • Special Interest Groups
    • Volunteering Opportunities
  • Education & Training
    • Accreditation
    • Career Pathways
    • Sea Your Future
    • Awards & Funding
  • News
    • Institute News
    • Marine Professional
    • IMarEST Voices
    • Press Office
  • Login

Gulf Coast (Houston)

  • Overview

The Houston (US Gulf Coast) Branch brings together enthusiasts and industry experts who are passionate about marine engineering, science and technology. The Branch hosts insightful lectures, social events, and many other networking opportunities for members to meet like-minded professionals in the region and share their unique experiences. Through productive collaboration, the Branch aims to raise awareness about the importance of the marine sector within the local area.  

Whether you’re a student, a professional or simply fascinated by the marine industry, join this Branch to take part in these exciting activities across region. 

Image credit: tpsdave/CC0

global-otec-power-module (1).jpg
11 Mar 2025

WEBINAR: An Introduction to Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion: Generating Clean, Baseload Power From Seawater

A webinar from the Gulf Coast (Houston) Branch.

IMarEST TV
20250127-181700.jpg
29 Jan 2025

IMarEST Houston Branch Visit to Texas A&M University Galveston Campus

Thoughts from Houston Branch Chair Nimi Abili following a branch event.

Branch news
imarest-conf-2024-199.JPG
29 Jan 2025

Next-Gen Marine Offshore Ecosystems: Accelerating Operational Efficiency, Decarbonization, and Overcoming Sustainability Challenges

A reflection on the branch's October 2024 conference.

Branch news
Manage my branch memberships
 

Branch officers

Dr Nimi Abili CEng CMarEng FIMarEST

Chair

Mr Rajnish Kelkar FIMarEST

Vice Chair

Dr Paul Jukes CEng CMarEng FIMarEST

Honorary Secretary

Mr Venkat Chakkarapani CEng CMarEng FIMarEST

Honorary Treasurer

Dr Nimi Abili CEng CMarEng FIMarEST

Web Editor

Upcoming events

Giant Offshore Oil Platform Rig Drilling and Fracking for Crude Oil-iStock-1452266215.jpg
Free
9 July 2025

Transforming Oil & Gas Operations: Using AI to Drive Operational Excellence

An event by the IMarEST's Gulf Coast (Houston) Branch.

SIG event Online
Unrest at Sea image.jpg
3 July 2025

Unrest at Sea

An event by the Guild of Benevolence

Symposium London
Photo+by+Pablo+Heimplatz+on+Unsplash.jpg
Free
24 July 2025

Real Talk: Early Careers in Marine Mammal Science

A webinar by the Marine Mammals SIG

SIG event Online
Large LNG carrier ship iStock-1871082481.jpg
External
25 July 2025

The Fuel Transition: Decarbonisation, Biofuels & Industry Networking

An event by the IMarEST & RINA Singapore Joint Branch

Branch event Singapore
About IMarEST

Contact Us
Join Our Team
Terms & Conditions
Privacy Policy
Cookie Notice
Strategic Plan
Donate to the IMarEST

Offices

Europe

1 Birdcage Walk
London SW1H 9JJ
United Kingdom
+44 (0) 20 7382 2600

Asia-Pacific

298 Tiong Bahru Road
#05-01 Central Plaza
Singapore 168730
+65 (0) 6472 0096

© 2025 The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology | Registered Charity Number: 212992 A company incorporated by Royal Charter. Registered in England and Wales (no. RC000256)

Design & Development by Pixl8