Chartered Marine Scientists are professionals, who harness, exploit, manage, use or apply marine science in the pursuit of knowledge, understanding of the marine environment, wealth creation and/or the provision of services in the marine sector.

An individual wishing to pursue registration as CMarSci (Hydrography) will be a professional with the academic qualifications and technical expertise to:

  • Determine, measure and represent the earth, three-dimensional objects, point-fields and trajectories underwater or from the water
  • Assemble and interpret seabed, water column and geographically related information
  • Use research for the planning and efficient administration of the sea and any structures thereon/in
  • Conduct research into the above practices and to develop them

 

Why should I gain CMarSci (Hydrography) registration?

Hydrographic surveying is not typically recognised in the same way as engineering or earth sciences are. This is in part due to it being a small industry and the fact that there has been - until now - no one globally-recognised professional qualification which encompasses all aspects of hydrographic survey.

Individuals who aspire to be recognised as professional hydrographic surveyors require independent assessment of their competence and commitment, and this standard provides the means to achieve that.

CMarSci (Hydrography) registration provides employers, regulatory authorities, industry bodies and other stakeholders with assurance of the quality of their workforce.

 

What do I need to gain CMarSci (Hydrography)?

The registration is open to everyone who can demonstrate the required high-level knowledge, understanding and professional competence.

The exemplifying educational standard is a Master’s level qualification in an approved subject. There are many routes that can be measured to meet this standard, including a combination of academic awards, vocational qualifications and experiential learning through work.

Competence includes the knowledge, understanding and skills that underpin performance. CMarSci (Hydrography) registrants are required to maintain their professional competence, working within professional codes of conduct and participate actively within their profession.

 

How do I apply?

To become a CMarSci (Hydrography) registrant, applicants must have their competence assessed by the IMarEST according to our own standards.

Claims to qualifications, experience and training will require formal documented evidence. In giving details of experience, applicants will need to show how this relates to the required competencies for CMarSci (Hydrography).

 

What's next?

Members can begin the application process online here. Non-members will have the option to apply for registration during the membership joining process. Find the right grade of membership for you on our Membership page. 

Please note that Affiliates and Student members of the IMarEST are ineligible to apply for professional registration.

For more information on what needs to be demonstrated, view our CMarSci (Hydrography) Standards.