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Scottish

  • Overview

As the largest Branch of the IMarEST, the Scottish Branch encompasses members from all areas of marine activity including naval and merchant shipbuilding, offshore oil, marine biology, environmental issues and many more fields of the marine industry. With such a variety of accomplished marine professionals, there is a constant stream of activity that satisfies members’ interests, whether that may be in engineering, science or technology.  

The Branch is also extremely passionate about supporting the next generation of marine professionals. Through their Young Members Network and by sponsoring competitions at Universities, Colleges and Schools, the Branch aims to educate young people about the plethora of opportunities available in the marine industry.  

Join this local community to enhance your knowledge through technical lectures and promote marine activity in the region. 

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29 Aug 2025

Meeting the 2025 Cadet intake at City of Glasgow College

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22 Dec 2024

IMarEST Scottish Branch UPDATED Programme

Updated program

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23 Nov 2023

Scottish Branch Annual Dinner 2024

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Branch officers

Prof. Dr. Gerasimos Theotokatos FIMarEST

Chair

Dr Richard Wakefield CSci CMarSci FIMarEST

Honorary Treasurer

Upcoming events

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15 May 2026

Scottish Branch 72nd Annual Dinner

The Scottish Branches 72nd Annual Dinner.

Branch event Glasgow
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Free
19 May 2026

Scottish Branch AGM 2026

The Scottish Branch Annual General Meeting.

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13 – 14 May 2026

Maritime People & Culture Conference

IMarEST supported event London
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14 May 2026

Spring Golf Day

An event by IMarEST's Golf Society.

Society event Winchester
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