In the first in a regular series, RINA historian Mark Barton looks at some of the figures who helped shape naval architecture Up until the Napoleonic era shipbuilding remained a conservative affair; those responsible for ship design would usually begin life as shipwright apprentices, and learn their craft from their masters and hope to rise […]
2023 In Reflection from the CEO Dear Members, As we approach the end of another eventful year, I would like to take this opportunity to reflect on the remarkable achievements and milestones within the maritime industry and our esteemed institution, The Royal Institution of Naval Architects. The year 2023 has been a momentous one for […]
If you hold, Associate, Associate Member, Member of RINA (MRINA) or Fellow of RINA (FRINA) membership, you should have now received your subscription renewal notice for 2024. Your membership subscription fee is due by the 1st January 2024. If you pay for your membership via direct debit, this will be taken on automatically on the […]
A big thank you to all of the RINA members who completed our Annual Member survey in November. Each year, RINA surveys our members on how satisfied they are with their RINA membership, the RINA services and events they have engaged with, alongside asking for suggestions for how we can improve the member experience. Over […]
Although the RINA is very much committed to serving the needs of today’s maritime industry, and our members in particular, we remain deeply proud of our long history. So it’s always nice to receive a blast from the past. Recently we’ve been ‘reunited’ with two artefacts dating back to the 19th century. Earlier this year […]
RINA member Allan Dickson was the proud recipient of the Merchant Navy Medal, the highest medal of honour in the UK maritime sector, at a ceremony at Trinity House at London’s historic Trinity House on 21 November. Allan received the award from Her Royal Highness Princess Anne in recognition of his services to Merchant Navy […]
RINA was delighted to be one of the sponsors for the Indian Maritime University’s (IMU) IMO Mock Session, the finals for which took place in early November. The aim of the competition, which is open to students and scholars of the campuses of IMU and its affiliated campuses, is to help students improve their soft […]
The Royal Institution of Naval Architects concluded another captivating Historic Ships Conference over two days at the National Maritime Museum Greenwich in late November, drawing maritime enthusiasts, scholars, and industry experts from around the world. The event showcased a fascinating array of presentations and activities, complemented by a visit to the Chatham Historic Dockyard and […]
Each year RINA welcomes the next generation of Naval Architects joining University programs both in the UK and Internationally. Hundreds of new first-year students have now started their academic courses, and have been welcomed by RINA in a series of welcome talks. Since the start of the academic year we’ve been on the road from […]
We are thrilled to announce that Mr. Arsenio Dominguez Velasco, Secretary-General elect of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) will be joining us as the Principal Guest and Speaker for the Royal Institution of Naval Architects’ 2024 Annual Dinner in May next year. Mr. Dominguez is currently Director of IMO’s Marine Environment Division. He joined the […]
The Granite City was the location for the Royal Institution of Naval Architects’ inaugural Offshore Wind Summit in early October. The event, held in partnership with our friends at class society ABS, showcased some of the numerous innovations and developments in this rapidly-evolving segment of maritime. Kicking off a series of intensive panels and discussions […]
The Royal Institution of Naval Architects once again hosted its annual President’s Invitation Lecture earlier this month on November 1st. RINA members and invited guests gathered to hear a wide-ranging talk that looked at one of the current hot topics in the maritime world, the growing use of artificial intelligence. The lecture, which was presented […]