Structures in the Marine Environment (SIME) 2025 conference

The INSITE Programme and OCF are pleased to announce that the 2025 Structures in the Marine Environment (SIME) conference will be held once again at the National Museums of Scotland, Edinburgh on 23rd - 24th June 2025. Please register to secure your place.

Join us on Day 1 to hear about research from a variety of subject areas centred around the Value of Marine Artificial Structures (MAS):

Long-term effects of contaminants and breakdown materials from Marine Artificial Structures;
Estimating biomass associated with structures;
Social Attitudes to Marine Artificial Structures;
Monitoring, Evidence and Innovation surrounding Marine Artificial Structures and Decommissioning.

On Day 2 meet science/policy experts for talks, panel discussions and a workshop about sustainable management of Marine Artificial Structures, considering the value of biodiversity and nature associated with the structures, as well as the pressing issues relating to their future decommissioning...and beyond.

PLUS ‘DESIRED DECOMMISSIONING OUTCOMES IN THE NORTH SEA’

Optional Workshop for in-person delegates to take place on Day 2 of the conference (24th June) between 2 and 4pm

The aim of the workshop is to identify decommissioning outcomes for Marine Artificial Structures that are desirable for the environment, economy and society.

Secure your place now by adding this to your booking

Full SIME programme now released here

Please note, each place is for one named delegate only and may not be shared between delegates.

Refunds for cancellations (less £30 + vat admin fee) are allowable until Friday 23rd May but named whole-ticket substitutes are permitted with notice to diana.hunt@coastms.co.uk by Friday 20th June 2025.

SIME 2025