People & careers · IMarEST feature published 8 January 2026
IMarEST featured Garry McGowan in its Sea Your Future career story series, sharing his route into marine engineering and offshore project leadership.
From the workshop to offshore operations
The story begins with an apprenticeship at MacTaggart Scott and service in the Royal Navy Submarine Service. It follows the progression into offshore drilling, renewable energy and subsea engineering, leading to the establishment of Terra Mechanica Maris in 2023.
It offers an account of how practical engineering experience can develop into responsibility for people, equipment reliability and project delivery.
Sharing a route into engineering
Career stories help show the range of routes and opportunities within marine engineering. We thank IMarEST for the opportunity to contribute and to share that perspective with people considering the sector.
Garry’s current professional designations are Chartered Engineer, Chartered Marine Engineer and Chartered Manager. The January feature describes the earlier stage of his professional registration journey.