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IMarEST

The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology

London, United Kingdom

Science & ResearchEmployment & SkillsPoverty & Hunger
AssociationFounded 1889International reach
Profile last updated: May 6, 2026

About

Founded in 1889, IMarEST is a non-profit association based in London, United Kingdom working on science & research, employment & skills, poverty & hunger.

The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) is a registered charity, international professional body and learned society for marine engineers, scientists and technologists. It was founded in the UK in 1889 and is incorporated by Royal Charter. It works to advance marine engineering, science and technology, enhance careers and raise professional standards, support knowledge exchange among members, and represent the global marine community to intergovernmental bodies. Through its partner charity, the Guild of Benevolence, it provides hardship support, including grants for essential repairs, living costs and care fees, to people in the marine community and their dependants worldwide.

Location

London, United Kingdom

Founded

1889

Organisation type

Association

Legal form

Royal Charter

Legal name

The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology

Charity number

212992

Focus areas

marine engineeringmarine scienceprofessional bodylearned societymaritimehardship supportprofessional standards

Languages

EN

Causes & programmes

Causes

Science & ResearchEmployment & SkillsPoverty & Hunger

Works for

Families

How they work

Capacity buildingAwareness & educationGrant-makingDirect services

Programmes

Guild of Benevolence Study Grant

Education

Study grants offered through the Guild of Benevolence, the partner charity of the IMarEST.

Funding & support

Funded by

Membership feesIndividual donations

Ways to support

DonateMembershipVolunteer

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