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Council Nominations Open

We invite all our Members to submit nominations from any grade and location for election to the Institution’s Council.

Council Members represent the perspectives of the global membership, support the development of our activities and help ensure that the Institution continues to fulfil its Charter as a leading international learned society.

Council Members contribute their expertise, participate in four Council meetings per year and, where appropriate, our Committees. The Council supports our work through constructive engagement and professional leadership and its Members may also be invited to serve on the Board of Trustees.

Nominations deadline: 20 April

"Ours is the generation facing challenges like AI, decarbonization and autonomy. We don't have all the solutions yet, but one thing is clear - collaboration will be key."

 

Catriona Savage FREng, RINA President 2025

 

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"Nothing that floats is too small or too great to receive attention from the Institution."

 

Sir William White, RINA President 1899-1900

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