Chartered Marine Technologists are professionals, who harness, exploit, manage, use or apply marine technology for the provision of services in the marine sector.
Professionals with this registration deal with complex issues, both systematically and creatively and communicate their conclusions clearly to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
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Why should I gain CMarTech registration?
CMarTech encompasses high calibre professionals in the practice, application and teaching of technology, and recognises the increasing focus on interdisciplinarity for the future of science, engineering and technology.
CMarTech registration also often means:
- Improved career prospects
- Higher salaries from employers
- Increased professional esteem, recognition and status
- A internationally well-respected and recognised standard
What do I need to gain CMarTech?
The exemplifying educational standard is a Master’s level qualification in an approved subject, but the registration is open to everyone who can demonstrate the required high-level knowledge, understanding and professional competence.
Technologists must undertake certain practices and behaviours in order to become Chartered, such as:
- Combining general and specialist knowledge
- Applying appropriate theoretical and practical methods
- Providing technical and commercial leadership
These are mandated by the IMarEST and represent the expected professional undertakings of a Chartered Marine Technologist. For more information, view the IMarEST Registers Standards.
Applying for CMarTech
To become a CMarTech registrant, applicants must have their competence assessed by the IMarEST according to our own standards. Members can begin the application process online here.
Not a member? Apply for CMarTech when you join online as a member.
View our application support page for more information. Please note that Affiliates and Student members of the IMarEST are ineligible to apply for professional registration.
Standards required for CMarTech
The IMarEST Registers Standards details the competencies you will need to display when applying for CMarTech and gives examples of ways of doing this.
It outlines the requirements that have to be met and describes the value of becoming registered, explaining the steps necessary to achieve professional registration. You should use this document when completing your application for CMarTech.