Empowering
Maritime
Innovators
Unleashing
Your Career
Potential
Creating
Connections
Elevating
Standards
Welcome
The Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA) is the global governing body for naval architecture and maritime engineering.
We support individuals, companies and organisations who work in the design, construction and maintenance of marine vessels and structures.
We set standards and ensure professionals maintain exceptional levels of competence, integrity and technical excellence.
Our aim is to lead the industry – driving development and innovation to improve the welfare of societies and safeguard our world for generations to come.
Why become a Member?
Global recognition, career development, great benefits
As a Member, you’ll attain a qualification that verifies your professional competence and technical excellence. Membership is also internationally recognised, so you can take your career across the world.
More information about membership
You’ll have access to opportunities and resources that will help you achieve your career goals. From getting your first job to professional registration and beyond.
More information about membership
We bring together industry, educators and decision makers from across the world to lead discussion, develop policy, and set standards. Join us and help drive the profession forward.
More information about membership
We’ve got some great tools and resources to aid your career development – technical publications, courses and events, E-library, and much more.
More information about membership
Safety Committee
The Maritime Safety Committee aims to improve maritime safety by sharing its extensive expertise with professionals working in naval architecture, maritime engineering and related sectors.
IMO Committee
RINA’s International Maritime Organization (IMO) Committee represents its members at the IMO, ensuring the views and evidence-based opinions of the naval architecture community are heard.
Environment Committee
The Maritime Environment Committee leads on strategy and activities that help protect the maritime environment and develop marine renewable energy.
Innovation Committee
The Maritime Innovation Committee identifies and assesses the impacts of new and evolving technologies, and develops policy on how the Institution should address them.
Join us
Develop your career with the largest international community of naval architects.
Stay Connected
Keep up to date with the latest news and developments in naval architecture and maritime engineering.
Corporate Partners
