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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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23 Nov 2023

Scottish Branch Annual Dinner 2024

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18 Sep 2023

2023/2024 Programme

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Branch officers

Dr Gerasimos Theotokatos FIMarEST

Chair

Mr David Wilson AMIMarEST

Honorary Secretary

Dr Richard Wakefield CSci CMarSci FIMarEST

Honorary Treasurer

Mr David Wilson AMIMarEST

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Upcoming events

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30 October 2025

Maritime Industry Decarbonisation - The Paradigm to Achieve Net-Zero Targets

Symposium Glasgow
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27 February 2026

Scottish Branch 72nd Annual Dinner

The Scottish Branches 72nd Annual Dinner

Branch event Glasgow
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11 October 2025

Nigeria Branch reactivation

A webinar by IMarEST's Nigeria Branch.

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13 October 2025

Lithium Thermal Runaway at Sea: Risks, Rules and Remedies

An event by the IMarEST & RINA Western Joint Branch

Branch event Bristol
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