IMarEST APPOINTS CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Marine industry expert Marcus Jones has joined the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) as its first Chief Operating Officer, working closely with Chief Executive, Keith Read CBE.

“With the interests of 15,000 members in over a hundred countries and 49 branches globally to look after, coupled with the challenges and opportunities facing the maritime community, I am delighted that our team has been strengthened by the arrival of Marcus Jones,” explains Keith Read. “His input will be invaluable in the exciting times that lie ahead of us, and our members.”

Marcus Jones was previously with Lloyd’s Register Group where, since 2000, he was responsible for a £50m global oil and gas business, leading the development and implementation of global strategy and planning and delivery of the business plan. He also directed worldwide business development and the definition of the commercial, technical and marketing policies for the business, as well as technology developments and innovation. In this role he also lead the identification and progress of a number of acquisitions in strategic locations around the world.

“As a Fellow of the Institute, I feel privileged to work with a strong management team to provide excellent services to the marine community in a sustainable manner,” says Marcus Jones. “I am particularly interested in promoting education, training and accreditation to improve the safety of life, protection of the environment and the integrity of assets in the increasingly globalised marine communities.”

Marcus joined Lloyd’s Register in 1990 as a basic grade engineer surveyor – a role that led him in turn to positions as lead surveyor for onshore and offshore activities for oil and gas clients; senior surveyor, principal surveyor and then General Manager of the organisation’s Aberdeen interests; and then leader of special projects, senior principal surveyor and general manager of the oil and gas business. Marcus Jones served in the Merchant Navy as a sea going engineer for 16 years, working at all ranks from apprentice to Chief Engineer on most types of deep sea vessels, and owners representative on chartered ships. He qualified as an Extra First Class Marine Engineer.

“Marcus brings with him a wealth of highly relevant experience,” explains Keith Read. “And, he is still learning. He has been studying part time and has recently completed his thesis on ‘Strategic risk management’ for a doctorate in business management. This zest for life and learning will benefit the Institute enormously.”

Further information on the IMarEST, its publications, events and work on behalf of members; academia - where it is responsible for accrediting courses worldwide; and the CPD and recruitment interests of a growing number of organisations is available at www.imarest.org

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Notes to editors:

• Photo of Marcus Jones available in jpeg format from judithpatten [at] wwmail [dot] co [dot] uk
• Voucher copies/tear sheets with coverage are always welcome, as is a simple notification of use of the release to judithpatten [at] wwmail [dot] co [dot] uk
• The IMarEST (Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology) is the leading membership body and learned society for marine professionals, industry, research and education, with 49 branches and over 15,000 members worldwide
• Professional Recognition: qualifications for membership are based on the educational background and/or multi-disciplinary experience ensuring that high professional standards are maintained
• The only membership body that can award Chartered Marine Scientist and Technologist, Chartered, Incorporated and Engineering Technician status to their professional engineering counterparts
• The IMarEST is part of the Marine Engineering, Science and Technology Federation
• IMarEST Marine Partners:  a membership network for organisations in industry, research and education operating in the marine and offshore sectors
• Maritime journals include MER (Marine Engineers Review), The Marine Scientist, The Journal of Offshore Technology (JOT); Maritime IT & Electronics; and Shipping World & Shipbuilder;
• IMarEST Publications: Technical Proceedings Parts A, B, C and D; and a catalogue of 100+/- books
• The IMarEST Marine Information Centre (MIC) has 36,000 references available; 86,000 references on the combined IMarEST/BMT database; some 5,000 books and 3,000 conference proceedings
• IMarEST organisers 30-40 events and conferences annually; and was the host organisation for the World Maritime Technology Conference held in London 6-10 March 2006

Issued on behalf of IMarEST by Judith Patten @ JPPR

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Email: suki.kalsi [at] imarest [dot] org

 

 

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