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The Institute of Marine Electrical Engineers (IMEE)
A professional organization for the marine-electrical professional, marine electrician, technician and engineer Are you a marine-electrical-engineer, marine electrician, technician or engineer? Looking for a professional body that represents your special skills and abilities? This is an organization for the marine electrical and electronics professional
Institute Aims To develop and further the professional recognition of persons working as marine electricians, technicians and engineers in all areas of the recreational marine, commercial maritime and offshore oil industries.
To develop and define standards for technical qualifications, competence and training for persons working as marine electricians, technicians and engineers.
To define Technical Standards and Recommendations for marine electricians, technicians and engineers, boatowners and other interested persons.
To provide a forum for professional communications between marine electricians, technicians and engineers and other interested parties.
To provide a source of technical advice for members and other interested persons.
To provide a source of information on employment opportunities for members, and those seeking marine electrical and electronics professionals.
To provide client and consumer information for marine electricians, technicians and engineers and their clients.
To define a Code of Ethics for marine electricians, technicians and engineers, their clients and employers.
Membership Grades Membership grades are based on an applicants verifiable standard of relevant technical education, training, competence and experience.
Member Grade
On acceptance of an application for membership, a member shall be entitled to use the letters MIMEE after their name.
Fellow Grade
Fellowship status may be inferred on those who have demonstrated achievement within the industry and made a significant contribution to the aims of the Institute. Applicants will also have been a member of the institute for a period exceeding 3 years and submit a technical paper for publication within the IMEE website. On acceptance of an application for fellowship, a fellow shall be entitled to use the letters FIMEE after their name.
CLASS 1. COMMERCIAL MARITIME and OFFSHORE
This membership grade is for people employed within the offshore oil and gas industry and the commercial shipping industry. Join a professional organisation for the marine-electrical-engineer. It is free! Class 1A - Unrestricted all offshore installations and vessel types Class 1B - DP Endorsement Class 1C - Drilling Endorsement Class 1D - Hazardous Installation (FPSO, Crude Oil, Products and Chemical Tankers, LNG, LPG Carriers etc) Class 1E - General Shipping (Container, RoRo, Ferries, Cruise Ships, Bulk, General, Refrigerated Cargo, etc) Class 1F - Vessel Construction (Shipyard all vessel and rig types etc) Class 1G - Defense Forces (Navy, Coast Guard, Customs, Police etc) Class 1P - Provisional Membership. The letter P will be suffixed to the appropriate classification where full membership criteria has not been met and where the person is employed within the industry sector
MEMBERSHIP GUIDANCE NOTES Class 1A This classification requires evidence of national AC electrical qualifications and/or relevant license and a minimum of 5 years offshore experience. This also requires verifiable evidence of safety training in High Voltage Systems and Hazardous Area electrical systems in addition to all the requirements of 1B, 1C, 1D
Class 1B This classification requires evidence of national AC electrical qualifications and/or relevant license and a minimum of 3 years offshore time, with at least 12 months on DP vessels. It also requires evidence of completion of acceptable marine electrical or relevant technical training. This also requires verifiable evidence of DP experience (i.e. DP log book) and safety training in High Voltage Systems.
Class 1C This classification requires evidence of national AC electrical qualifications and/or relevant license and a minimum of 3 years offshore experience on an offshore drilling installation (jack-up, drill ship, semi-submersible, platform rig, TLP etc). It also requires evidence of completion of acceptable marine electrical or technical training, and verifiable evidence of SCR or AC Drives training.
Class 1D This classification requires evidence of national AC electrical qualifications and/or relevant license and a minimum of 24 months sea time. This also requires completion of training in Hazardous Area electrical systems. Requires verifiable evidence of offshore or sea time (i.e. discharge book or certificates)
Class 1E This classification requires evidence of national AC electrical qualifications and/or relevant license and a minimum of 24 months sea time It also requires evidence of completion of acceptable marine electrical or technical training. Requires verifiable evidence of sea time (i.e. discharge book or certificates)
Class 1F This classification is for those employed in design and construction of commercial ships and offshore oil installations, or petrochemical plants. It requires evidence of formal qualifications and both current and previous relevant employment. This classification requires a minimum of 5 years verifiable experience.
Class 1G This classification is for those currently serving within a Navy, Coast Guard, Customs, Fisheries Protection, Fleet Auxiliary, Police or other governmental enforcement or protection agency.
Surveyor Endorsement (S) This endorsement will be given to persons of each category engaged in survey work or employment. Surveyors will have completed relevant surveyor training course or hold relevant surveyor technical qualifications.
Class P Provisional
This classification requires evidence of completion of acceptable marine electrical or technical training, and engaged in employment within one of the industry sector classifications and who have not attained the required sea time or other membership criteria. Join a professional organisation for the marine-electrical-engineer. It is free!
CLASS 2. RECREATIONAL BOATING UNRESTRICTED DC and AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
For people employed within the recreational boating industry installing and servicing DC electrical systems and suitably qualified to work on AC power systems. Join a professional organisation for the marine-electrical-engineer. It is free! Class 2A Unrestricted for all recreational vessel types, sail and power Class 2P Provisional Class 2A This classification requires evidence of national AC qualifications and/or relevant license and a minimum of 1 year experience. Join a professional organisation for the marine-electrical-engineer. It is free! Class 2P This classification requires evidence of completion of acceptable marine electrical or technical training for AC and DC systems, and not having attained the required membership criteria. Join a professional organisation for the marine-electrical-engineer. It is free!
CLASS 3. RECREATIONAL BOATING - DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS For people employed within the recreational boating industry installing and servicing DC electrical systems Class 3A Unrestricted for DC systems on all vessel types, sail and power Class 3P Provisional
Class 3 Guidance Notes
Class 3A This classification requires evidence of completion of acceptable marine electrical or technical training for marine DC systems and a minimum of 1 year experience, and evidence supported by employers. Join a professional organisation for the marine-electrical-engineer. It is free!
Class 3P This classification requires evidence of completion of acceptable marine electrical or technical training for DC systems on boats, and not having attained the required membership criteria. This categories also applies to students studying relevant courses. Join a professional organisation for the marine-electrical-engineer. It is free!
Associate Membership AM
Corporate Membership CM For companies providing services or manufacturing marine electrical and electronics equipment This classification is open to all corporate organizations manufacturing or providing marine electrical and electronic services in the recreational boating and commercial marine sectors, or companies including boat builders employing marine electricians, technicians or engineers. Join a professional organisation for the marine-electrical-engineer. It is free!
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