Series 1 Episode 4: International Marine Fuel Standards and ISO 8217

Bonus: New Amendments and the NOx Technical Code

For the final bonus episode on the IMO we return to Andy Wright in conversation with Maurice, who explains his work with the Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) and the recent significant developments regarding the NOx Technical Code. Andy shares some details on some newly-agreed measurements that will help to increase regulation of marine engine emissions. The IMarEST is the only organisation to bring together marine engineers, scientists and technologists under one international multi-disciplinary membership body, providing professional registration and career support and development at every stage of a marine professional's journey. To find a grade of membership that's right for you, visit imarest.org/membership today.

Bonus: Breakthrough GHG Emission Measures at MEPC 83

Gill speaks to UCL Energy Institute professor and IMarEST Fellow Tristan Smith, who provides insight on the IMarEST's recent contributions to IMO policy development around greenhouse gas emissions at sea. We also learn about the 'milestone meeting' of the 83rd session of the IMO's Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) and its anticipated impact on the maritime sector over the next few decades. The IMarEST is the only organisation to bring together marine engineers, scientists and technologists under one international multi-disciplinary membership body, providing professional registration and career support and development at every stage of a marine professional's journey. To find a grade of membership that's right for you, visit imarest.org/membership today.

Bonus: Getting to Know the IMO

In the first of three bonus episodes on the work of the International Maritime Organization, IMarEST Fellow Andy Wright introduces the purpose and structure of the IMO. Andy explains how, in its capacity as one of the 88 non-governmental organisations holding consultative status, the IMarEST supports the IMO's 176 Member States through the provision of impartial technical maritime knowledge and research and debate support. The IMarEST is the only organisation to bring together marine engineers, scientists and technologists under one international multi-disciplinary membership body, providing professional registration and career support and development at every stage of a marine professional's journey. To find a grade of membership that's right for you, visit imarest.org/membership today.

Series 1 Episode 5: Nuclear Reactors at Sea

For the last episode in this series, IMarEST Fellow John Poulson sits down with Chris Law, Senior Vice President - Loss Control Specialist for Aon to understand the benefits of nuclear energy in the maritime space, both as a form of propulsion and as a source of offshore power production. Chris looks at the benefits of molten-salt reactors over conventional reactors, the safety implications, and some of the likely hurdles of the technology, both economic and social. The IMarEST is the only organisation to bring together marine engineers, scientists and technologists under one international multi-disciplinary membership body, providing professional registration and career support and development at every stage of a marine professional's journey. To find a grade of membership that's right for you, visit imarest.org/membership today.

Series 1 Episode 4: International Marine Fuel Standards and ISO 8217

Senior Marine Engineer and Fuel Specialist at Brookes Bell and IMarEST member Michael Banning is responsible for setting ISO 8217, the international standard on fuels used in marine engines. Michael takes us through the latest revisions to the standard and what is done to ensure safety standards and quality assurances to buyers and handlers of marine fuel. The IMarEST is the only organisation to bring together marine engineers, scientists and technologists under one international multi-disciplinary membership body, providing professional registration and career support and development at every stage of a marine professional's journey. To find a grade of membership that's right for you, visit imarest.org/membership today.