Western Joint Branch
Western Joint Branch of The Royal Institution of Naval Architects and The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology.
The Western Joint Branch comprises members of the IMarEST and RINA, covering a large area from Swindon in the North East down to Taunton in the South West, the counties of Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, and Somerset and the cities of Bath and Bristol. The membership is drawn principally from those associated with the defence maritime sector, including serving and retired Royal Navy personnel, MOD civil servants and contractors from organisations such as Rolls Royce, BVT Surface Fleet, Thales Naval and BMT Group, as well as a number of self-employed consultants. The WJB committee comprises up to 10 marine engineers and naval architects, some of whom are members of both institutes. The committee members conduct liaison with HQ staff, plan and execute the lecture and technical visit programme, apply for HQ funding and manage the budget, represent the membership at HQ meetings and organise and conduct Professional Review Interviews (PRIs) for Incorporated and Chartered Engineer candidates. All branch meetings are advertised via the RINA and IMarEST websites and posters advertising the meetings sent to those who have provided their e-mail address to the WJB honorary secretary.
Up to 8 lectures are presented each year between September and April, the venue alternating between the Universities of Bath and the West of England (in North Bristol). The meetings are open to all and we are always pleased to welcome new members, colleagues, friends and family members. Light refreshments are provided. Technical visits are organised subject to the availability of suitable venues, hosts and visit sponsors. Such visits are advertised as they arise.
Events
View all RINA eventsTechnical Lecture: Large Uncrewed Surface Vessel (LUSV) Vision
19th February, 2024
Large Uncrewed Surface Vessel (LUSV) Vision
19th February, 2024
Engineering on Tap: What is AI?
21st March, 2024
Technical Lecture -Responsible & Ethical AI Development
24th September, 2024
Technical Lecture & AGM
11th November, 2024
Key Contacts
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Mr. J Rigby CEng MRINA MIMarEST
Chairman
Mr. J Williams CEng MRINA
Vice Chairman
Mr. P Stott AMIMarEST
Assistant Secretary
Mr K Crockett MSc CEng FIMarEST
Honorary Treasurer & Abbey Wood Representative
Mr. M Hood CEng MIET MAPM FRINA RCNC
Assistant Treasurer
Mr. A Hyslop CEng CMarEng MIMarEST
Honorary Examiner
Mrs. B Stanley CEng MIMarEST
Professional Affairs Coordinator
Mr H Fenton AMRINA
Young Members' Network Rep
Mr D Chippendale MIMarEST
Committee Member
Mr. K Heaney MRINA MIMarEST
Committee Member
Mr. R Gerrard CMarEng FIMarEST
Committee Member
Mr. C Baker AMRINA AMIMarEST
Committee Member
Mr. G Mckenzie MSc CEng FIMarEST VR
Committee Member
Mr. N Salter MNI MIMarEST
Committee Member==
Mr. K Slater CEng CMarEng MIMarEST
Committee Member