Fellowship of the IMarEST is the highest level of membership, awarded to individuals who have demonstrated sustained, high-level achievements in marine-related engineering, science, or technology.
This typically reflects a period of at least five years of impactful contributions, although exceptional circumstances may warrant earlier recognition.
Become a Fellow
Fellow (FIMarEST) Eligiblity
These guidelines will help you pull together everything you need for your fellowship application. Please read them carefully before starting the online application form and contact us on [email protected] if you have any questions.
Fellowship acknowledges leadership, influence, and impact across the marine sector, whether through organisational leadership, professional engagement, giving back, or outstanding research and innovation.
Our fellows are our IMarEST ambassadors who help inspire the next generation of marine professionals and members.
Our peer-reviewed process acknowledges and confirms your success, offering the opportunity for you to connect and collaborate with the renowned fellowship community.
We welcome applications for fellowship both from those newly joining us or from those current members wishing to upgrade their membership grade.
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Membership benefits
Recognition
Signifying the utmost recognition for exceptional contributions to your profession.
Impact
Highlighting your impact and commitment to furthering the industry's progress.
Expertise
Our IMarEST Fellows are recognised globally as industry experts.
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As an experienced marine professional, mostly working with the international science & policy community but lacking a PhD, my IMarEST Fellowship and chartered marine scientist accreditation has given me an enhanced professional profile especially when working with industry.
Stephen Hall FIMarEST
Ocean science, technology and policy
I applied for fellow status with the aim of contributing more actively to the marine and maritime community, building on my experience in research, teaching, and volunteer service, and placing it at the service of the professional network fostered by IMarEST.
Michele Martelli FIMarEST
Academia
Fellowship with the IMarEST reflects my journey as a professional who is committed to leadership, technical excellence, and giving back to the profession by supporting the development of people, standards, and practices that strengthen our industry globally.
Jacqueline Di Crisci FIMarEST
Marine and offshore industry
I applied for fellow status because I see it not only as a recognition of sustained professional achievement, but also as an opportunity to contribute more actively to the global maritime community...for me, fellowship represents both a milestone and a responsibility to continue supporting the development of our industry.
Dr Capt Arife Tugsan FIMarEST
Maritime education and training, research, and academic leadership