Before we tell you about the CMarTech designation, whose full form is Chartered Marine Technologists, let’s know what these professionals do.

The better you know their work, the easier it will be for you to have a clear idea of the knowledge and competency required for the CMarTech designation.

What does the professional do?

Chartered Marine Technologists are professionals who harness, exploit, manage, use, and apply marine technology in the pursuit of wealth creation and/or the provision of services in the marine sector.

They are characterized by their capability of coping with complex issues, both systematically and creatively, and can make sound judgments in the absence of complete data for the development of solutions to problems and communicating their conclusions clearly to expert and non-expert audiences. 

Chartered Marine Technologists continue to advance their knowledge, understanding, and competence to a high standard and are bound by an IMarEST Code of Conduct.

Usually, the professionals can be from any of the following disciplines:

• Fleet Managers
• Hydrographers
• Marine Superintendents (Deck)
• Pilots,
• Meteorologists
• Deck Officers and Ratings
• Marine Logisticians
• Shipping Professionals,
• Marine Surveyors
• Harbourmasters
• College Lectures
• Radar/Sonar Maintenance Experts
• Navigators
• Warfare Officers and Ratings
• Naval Offers and Ratings

An applicant desiring professional registration as a Chartered Marine Technologist, not working in these areas, has to demonstrate through their professional education/training and experience in roles directly connected with the use or management of marine technology that they are qualified for Chartered Marine Technologist Registration.

Required knowledge and competency:

CMarTech designation is available for anybody capable of demonstrating the required high-level knowledge, understanding, and professional competence.

The exemplifying educational criteria are a master’s level qualification in an accepted subject. There are many pathways that can be measured to fulfill this standard, including a combination of vocational qualifications, academic awards, and experiential learning by means of work.

Competency includes the skills, knowledge, and understanding underpinning performance. Chartered Marine Technologists have to maintain their professional competence, working within professional codes of conduct and taking part actively within their profession. In addition, there is a requirement for continuing professional development.