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Marine 17/11/24

TankSkills - CPD Member Case Study

We have been asking our members from across the industries the reasons why they became a CPD provider. This CPD Member case study was provided by TankSkills. For more information, please visit their CPD Member Directory page.

Marine 23/10/24

Understanding ISGOTT: Key Guidelines for Safe Ship-to-Shore Oil Transfers

This informal CPD article, ‘Understanding ISGOTT: Key Guidelines for Safe Ship-to-Shore Oil Transfers‘, was provided by TankSkills, who offer consulting and training for oil, gas, marine, and tank terminal industries including tailored HR solutions, efficient staffing models, and strategic recruitment.

Marine 06/09/24

Terminal Management: Best Practices and Case Studies

This informal CPD article, ‘Terminal Management: Best Practices and Case Studies‘, was provided by TankSkills, who offer consulting and training for oil, gas, marine, and tank terminal industries including tailored HR solutions, efficient staffing models, and strategic recruitment.

Marine 06/09/24

Trends in LNG Operations and Management

This informal CPD article, ‘Trends in LNG Operations and Management’, was provided by TankSkills, who offer consulting and training for oil, gas, marine, and tank terminal industries including tailored HR solutions, efficient staffing models, and strategic recruitment.

Marine 23/08/24

Component Selection for Product Design: A Comprehensive Guide

This informal CPD article, ‘Component Selection for Product Design: A Comprehensive Guide’, was provided by Saghar Ali Rabani, Engineer at Mechesol Co., who deliver high-quality innovative product development solutions for domestic and industrial clients.

Marine 12/08/24

Unseen Invaders: The Silent Threat of Microplastics in the Antarctic Marine Ecosystem

This informal CPD article, ‘Unseen Invaders: The Silent Threat of Microplastics in the Antarctic Marine Ecosystem’, was provided by Evolve Youth Academy, who offer a range of education and activity provision for learners of all ages.

Marine 03/06/23

From Globalization, to Localization, to Diversification: The Pandemic is Reshaping Supply Chains

This informal CPD article will look at how operational and technological investment can provide solutions to the challenges faced by the logistics industry as manufacturers localize and diversify their operations. It was provided by Cambashi, a global market research, industry analysis, consulting & training firm focused on engineering and industrial software markets.

Marine 15/03/23

Synergen Oil & Gas - CPD Member Case Study

We have been asking our members from across the industries the reasons why they became a CPD provider. This CPD Member case study was provided by Synergen Oil & Gas. For more information, please visit their CPD Member Directory page.

Marine 14/03/23

GRP Cable Support Systems: A Sustainable and Cost-Effective Alternative to Traditional Steel Systems

This informal CPD article, ‘GRP Cable Support Systems: A Sustainable and Cost-Effective Alternative to Traditional Steel Systems’, was provided by Mita powered by Wibe Group, a cable support systems company who work across different industries, from the food industry's super hygienic requirements to extremely vulnerable environments like offshore wind turbines.

Marine 13/02/23

Oil, Gas and Chemicals Industries - Drilling Down into Challenges and Opportunities

This informal CPD article 'Oil, Gas and Chemicals Industries - Drilling Down into Challenges and Opportunities' was provided by Cambashi, a global market research, industry analysis, consulting & training firm focused on engineering and industrial software markets.

Marine 30/10/22

Process Safety Management: The Key to Ensuring Safe Workplaces

This informal CPD article Process Safety Management: The Key to Ensuring Safe Workplaces was provided by Synergen Oil and Gas UK, an independent engineering consultancy specialising in Process Safety, Technical Risk Management and Operational Safety services.

Overview of the Marine Industry

The UK Marine industry is typically split into four key sectors: commercial, offshore renewables, naval and leisure, but also encompasses a number of smaller sectors. According to the Marine Industries Alliance the combined marine sector includes over 5000 businesses, generating approximately £10billion of turnover and employs over 90,000 people in the UK.

CPD in the Marine Industry

Continuing Professional Development is defined by The Nautical Institute as, “The process that enables maritime professionals to take control of their own learning and development by carrying out activities that ensure they are competent and successful throughout their career, both at sea and ashore”. The Nautical Institute says that Continuing Professional Development has always been a central responsibility of the Institute, and remains one of the most important reasons for membership.

The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) is the international membership body for marine professionals that brings together marine engineers, marine scientists and marine technologists into one international multi-disciplinary professional body. The IMarEST promotes “the scientific development of marine engineering, science and technology, providing opportunities for the exchange of ideas and practices and upholding the status, standards and expertise of marine professionals worldwide.” CPD is a fundamental element to IMarEST and members are required to complete CPD or risk being removed from membership.

The International Institute of Marine Surveying (IIMS) promotes the professionalism, recognition and training of marine surveyors worldwide. Members of the IMMS are required to complete CPD as part of membership, and must achieve a minimum of twenty four points accrued over a fixed three year period.