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On 12 June 2026, I visited the Maritime Academy incubated Centre of School of Maritime Studies, Centurion University in Apapa, Lagos, in my capacity as Chairman of the IMarEST Nigeria Branch, the Nigerian chapter of the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology, one of the world's foremost professional bodies for the maritime sector.

A deadly accident during a non-standard operation to free a struck anchor sheds light on the importance of stop-work authority

Scottish Branch 72nd Annual Dinner Celebrates a Successful Annual Dinner.

A new design of breakwater reduces concrete use and increases the substrate area to promote coral and kelp growth

Hull biofouling comes with financial and environmental costs that the industry can’t afford to ignore

These important underwater meadows declined sharply over the past century but recent restoration projects reveal the potential and complexity of reversing these losses

A move into deeper waters to capture more offshore wind is pushing the industry to innovate

Ethics in the Maritime Industry will bring together marine professionals to explore the human decisions, responsibilities, and impacts behind every voyage.

Offshore wind developments require joined up thinking, from workforce skills to port capacity

Becky Stanley has recently become the chair of our Membership Committee. As she takes the helm, she explains why it is important to her, and how recent changes are helping to offer the benefits that members want.

The UK’s seafaring community faces declining numbers, mounting welfare pressures and a growing recruitment crisis — raising concerns over the future resilience of Britain’s maritime industries

From an Aberdeen research ship to an idling rust bucket to a symbol of environmental crusading, the Rainbow Warrior is a little ship that made a big impact

Ferries are not just for holidays. Indeed, for island communities and some remote mainland communities they are a vital lifeline, underpinning everything from access to essential services to the movement of goods and people - not to mention being key to resilient supply chains

Bottom trawling remains one of the world’s most efficient fishing methods, but mounting evidence suggests its environmental damage - from habitat destruction to carbon emissions - comes at a far greater cost than its economic returns

When the Spirit of Discovery lost propulsion in storm-force seas, more than 100 mostly elderly passengers were injured, with one fatality.

The IMarEST–University of Strathclyde Student Presentation Competition took place on Thursday, 7 May 2026, showcasing the outstanding work of students from the Department of Naval Architecture, Ocean & Marine Engineering (NAOME) at the University of Strathclyde.

Captain Ann Pletschke shares her personal take about gender and equality in the sector

A webinar by the Midlands Branch.

A webinar by the History Society.