The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) welcomes SKF as its most recent IMarEST Marine Affiliate, part of the Marine Partners corporate partnership programme of the IMarEST – the leading professional body for the global marine community.

The SKF Group is the leading global supplier of products, solutions and services within rolling bearings, couplings, seals, mechatronics, services and lubrication systems. Services include technical support, maintenance services, condition monitoring and training. Under the IMarEST scheme customised corporate packages are created for each of the Corporate Partners and Marine Affiliates who include companies, universities, research institutes and training colleges.

“We are very pleased to welcome SKF as an IMarEST Marine Affiliate,” says IMarEST’s Interim Chief Executive, Fiona Morris. “We will be working closely with this new Marine Affiliate to ensure delivery of the package of services, employee engagement, professional development opportunities, networking, technical support and information opportunities.”

“With this partnership, SKF reinforces its position as the preferred engineering and reliability partner for marine professionals.” explains David Johansson, Global Marine Segment Manager, SKF. “As our skills and competence are provided throughout the ship lifecycle, supported by our global presence and wide range of high quality products and services, we look forward to contributing to the group of IMarEST Marine Partners.

“The package we have negotiated with the Institute, demonstrates our commitment to developing employee skills, as well as being a method of extending our marketing reach. We are looking forward to working with the Institute to make sure we benefit to the full from this new arrangement.”

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