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Artificial intelligence (AI) is accelerating marine system innovation, but its value relies on strong engineering governance, structured data and clear processes

From seabed mapping to whale tracking, research vessels remain key to understanding our oceans

Regulators are catching up as autonomous ship technology continues to advance

Analysis of how marine ecosystems responded during the first year when global temperatures temporarily exceeded 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels suggests ocean heat damage is not just a summer issue

Words from the Captain about Warwick’s performance at European International Submarine Races (eISR) 2026:  

The Royal Navy continues to be thoroughly supportive as I progress through the marine engineering pipeline, which is a real privilege - especially as it allows me to do a job I love.

Finn van der Aar FIMarEST explains how CPD gave her the boost she needed to return to work and opened doors she was not expecting

Nicole Luque speaks to Paddy Parvin FIMarEST about what professional development means to him.

A flooded engine room proved a costly lesson in the need for adequate alarms when a vessel has reduced crew and normal operation stations are unattended

Caroline Rowland, head of ocean, cryosphere and climate, at the UK Met Office explains the causes and effects of these ever-increasing phenomena. 

Our partner charity, the Guild of Benevolence has launched a new initiative offering free and confidential professional counselling sessions for IMarEST members and their families.

Funded by the David Henderson Inspiring Journeys Grant, Emaad Khan explored the Aral Sea and found it was more than an isolated disaster

The Professional Review Interview may seem daunting, but candidates who reach this stage have already demonstrated their experience. Here’s what to expect – and how to prepare

Critical ship documentation is often lost long before a vessel reaches the recycling yard, making safe and efficient dismantling harder than it needs to be. A Demolition Wallet could preserve the information recyclers need to support safer engineering decisions and more responsible end-of-life ship management.

Choosing a maritime fuel involves balancing emissions, cost, compliance, risk and operational considerations. A structured decision-making approach could help owners navigate the options – while pressurised LNG offers an intriguing addition to the fuel mix

The design options of the IMO’s proposed Net-Zero Framework and consequential Net-Zero Fund could be critical to turning early investment in zero- and near-zero-emission fuels into a self-sustaining market. The choice of reward mechanism will need to balance value for money with the certainty needed to unlock investment and encourage early adoption.

New research suggests microplastics may interfere with the growth of microscopic algae involved in the ocean carbon cycle

Extraction industries seeking to reduce their Scope 3 emissions are looking to maritime for help. Could new ethanol-powered Guaibamax vessels play a role?

Aberdeen’s first steam-powered fishing vessel was an unsuccessful experiment. Yet within 15 years, steam had begun to transform the city’s fishing fleet, bringing prosperity to local shipbuilders and changing the way fishermen worked.