Marine and Maritime Professionalism &

Recognition

Why are we here?

• To support professional development and recognition

• To provide a professional home for seafarers throughout their career

• To help you become better to improve– Safety– Efficiency– Knowledge Transfer

About the IMarEST – the numbers

1889

15,00050 100

40+

Our Members• Marine Scientists in:

• Oceanography• Marine Biology• Climate Change research

• Marine Engineers in:• Defence• Merchant Navy • Ship Building and Ship Repair• Oil and Gas

• Marine Technologists in:• Marine Logistics• Hydrographic Surveying and Cartography• Navigation and Deck• Marine Renewable Energy

Our Global Reach

Our Technical Voice

IMarEST

Technical Policy

IMarEST

Technical Policy

International Maritime Organization

Intergovernmental Oceanographic

Commission

United Nations Convention on The Law

of The Sea

International Panel on Climate Change

Observer Observer

Observer Observer

ConsultativeConsultative

Observer Observer

(IPCC)

(IOC) (LOS issues)

(IMO)

Our Publications

Our Virtual Library

• eBooks

• Database and Discovery Service

• Digital Archive

Conferences and Training

Additional Initiatives

7-11th July 2014

What’s the sector saying?

93%of organisations think Professional Development is something that important for the development of their organisation

86%of organisations actively support Initial Professional Development and Continuing Professional Development

39% of employers think that graduates are suitable educated and ready for the workplace

86% of employees value Professional Development

SO HOW DO WE HELP MARITIME & MARINE PROFESSIONALS THROUGHOUT THEIR CAREERS?

What does membership of an Institute mean?

• We provide our members with independent recognition of their current career standing and experience

• This recognition verifies that they are a competent, qualified and committed professional within their field of expertise

A Career Ladder

You want to contribute

You want to flourish and be successful

You want that recognised

Gain Experience and Competence

Education and Training

Ask Yourself…

• What do I have that will make me stand out

from the crowd?

• What activities outside of my work life am I involved in that could possibly lead me to meet potential employers & industry contacts?

• How can I demonstrate that I am serious about my career?

Professional Registration

• Engineering Council

• Science Council

• IMarEST

Professional Registration

What do I need to obtain Professional Registration?

1) Academic Base

2) Initial Professional Development

Competencies

• Knowledge and understanding

• Ability to apply knowledge in practice

• Leadership & management skills

• Interpersonal skills

• Professional conduct

How long does it take to gain all the competencies?

It is not a system of time served but:

Chartered – typically 5 years Incorporated/Registered – typically 4 years

Technician – typically 2 years

Is this an easy process?

Thank you for listening

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