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IMarEST/EEEGR establish energy sector Special Interest Group

By: Chris Anderson 17/02/2015 Simon Gray

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The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) and the East of England Energy Group (EEEGR) are establishing a regional marine Special Interest Group (SIG) specifically covering the energy sector in the East of England/Southern North Sea.

The Southern North Sea is a hugely significant region for marine energy with 153 active gas platforms 2 interconnectors, 2,300 kilometers of pipeline and, to date, 24 proposed offshore windfarms off the coast.

The SIG will seek to explore a number of topics pertaining to marine energy in the region, from the vast range of marine vessels used in the energy sector to subsea support and the challenges of cooperating with other work being done in the Southern North Sea such as that of aggregate extractors, aquaculturists and fisheries.

Dr Bev MacKenzie, IMarEST’s Technical & Policy Director commented: “This is a great initiative and both the IMarEST and EEEGR are well placed to deliver technical expertise and to facilitate discussion in this important geographical area for the benefit of the marine sector and the profession”

The SIG will be formally announced at EEEGR’s flagship event, SNS2015 on the 4^th and 5^th March at the Royal Norfolk Show Ground in Norwich where there will be a presentation highlighting the benefits of participation in the SIG, IMarEST’s role in the marine energy sector and the challenges and opportunities facing the industry. Dr MacKenzie will also invite delegates to join a breakout session to discuss the way forward and set the short term objectives.

Dr MacKenzie added: “With such a diverse topic, we need a strong steering group made up of representatives from energy companies, vessel operators, ports, marine supply chain and associated businesses and other organisations.”

Those wishing to get involved and contribute their expertise are able to nominate candidates to be considered to form a steering group to develop terms of reference and to ensure the SIG meets the needs of industry, society and the wider marine profession.

Any parties wising to enter a nomination to join the steering group should complete the nomination form here and to book a place at the conference click here http://www.eeegr.com/events/sns2015-1287.html or for further information call 01493 446535.

About the Institute of Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST)

The IMarEST is an international membership body and learned society for all marine professionals. It is the first Institute to bring together marine engineers, marine scientists and marine technologists into one international multi-disciplinary professional body. It is the largest marine organisation of its kind with a worldwide membership of over 15,000 based in over 100 countries.

Working with the global marine community, 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.
The IMarEST has a growing network of Corporate Marine Partners who benefit from a tailored programme to support each global organisation’s specific requirements. Packages provide companies with a competitive edge by investing in staff and supporting Initial and Continuous Professional Development, supporting local, national, or international promotional programmes, providing specialised recruitment solutions, accrediting training courses, creating exclusive online networking and collaborative working, developing bespoke networking events and providing company employees with access to one of the largest online knowledge resources – the IMarEST’s extensive Virtual Library.

The IMarEST is a respected authority in every maritime country. It is a Non-Governmental Organisation with consultative status at the International Maritime Organization (IMO), observer status at the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission and International Hydrographic Organization (IHO), and it has special consultative status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations (ECOSOC), which facilitates its access to other international intergovernmental meetings where its specialized marine expertise is of particular use, e.g., the United Nations meetings on Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and the work of the International Seabed Authority on marine mining. It is a nominated and licensed body of the Engineering Council (UK), a member of the Science Council and has significant links with many other maritime organisations worldwide.

IMarEST runs a series of industry leading and technically excellent events and conferences as well as publishing the internationally recognised publication, The Marine Professional.
www.imarest.org

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