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An interview with Technip UK Ltd.'s Offshore Engineering Division principal materials engineer, Ian Merchant, is presented. He presents his background in the materials engineering sector. He examines the subsea materials market in Great Britain compared to other countries. He cites the most exciting developments in the industry as of March 2013.

The article discusses the issues in career development, particularly the benefits of professional volunteering works in advancing one's career. It claims that voluntary work experience shows that one is passionate in his/her chosen field and he/she is willing to work. It cites several programmes in Great Britain like Future Morph that are looking for scientists to inspire young individuals to become scientists or engineers.

Several letters to the editor and replies are presented in response to the articles in the previous issue including "Bringing the nuclear family together" in the July 2013 issue, the "Ones to watch: 35 under 35" in the August 2013 issue, and the "Women in Engineering" in the December 2012 issue.

The article offers information on the Biomedical Applications Division founded by Bill Bonfield in early 1990s as The Biomaterials Committee of the Institute of Materials in Great Britain. It says that the purpose of the Division is to represent materials scientists and engineers and related technical practices in the country. It mentions that the Division collaborates with HealthTech and Medicines KTN.

The article explains the significance of the title Chartered Engineer (CEng) in Great Britain. The title is said to be only applicable to professionals with Engineering Council registration as it is a legally protected term under the Royal Charter of the UK Engineering Council. The author notes that CEng status indicates that an engineer's competence has been assessed by other engineering professionals. The author recommends chartered engineers to mentor those seeking to obtain the title.