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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.

A planned increase in floating offshore wind means increased subsea infrastructure – but what will this mean for the marine environment?

Following the launch of a new IMarEST Fellowship standard, we speak to those who recently went through the process to learn about their experience

Expect big topics and thought-provoking discussions at the joint IMarEST and RINA Ethics in Shipbuilding and Maritime Engineering symposium

The Planned Maintenance System is the strategic control layer of the maritime energy transition, writes Oleg Symonenko, FIMarEST, Technical Superintendent & PMS Project Manager, Fraser Yachts

Jeremy Liew explains how his career so far has taught him that soft skills are just as important as his technical abilities

The IMarEST's 123rd President, Professor Deborah Greaves OBE, gives her inaugural lecture.

The second half of 2025 saw a worrying rise in the frequency and severity of marine fuel quality challenges, reports Samantha Andrews

Chris Goldsworthy reflects on how the conversations he had during IMarEST Week are reinforcing his belief that we are more relevant than ever

Andy Wright explains how we are ensuring that air pollution regulation keeps pace with evolving fuels and today’s engine technologies

An IMarEST webinar, sponsored by Protolabs.