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RINA Annual Members Survey

RINA Annual Members Survey

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 […]

RINA reunited with rare items

RINA reunited with rare items

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 receives Merchant Navy Medal

RINA member receives Merchant Navy Medal

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 Historic Ships conference highlights maritime heritage

RINA Historic Ships conference highlights maritime heritage

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 […]

Engaging with the next generation of Naval Architects

Engaging with the next generation of Naval Architects

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 […]

IMO Secretary-General to speak at 2024 RINA Annual Dinner

IMO Secretary-General to speak at 2024 RINA Annual Dinner

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 […]

RINA’s Offshore Wind Summit draws a crowd in Aberdeen

RINA’s Offshore Wind Summit draws a crowd in Aberdeen

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 […]

RINA President’s Invitation Lecture focuses on AI challenge

RINA President’s Invitation Lecture focuses on AI challenge

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 […]

RINA university talks

RINA university talks

Throughout the autumn, The Royal Institution of Naval Architects runs welcome talks at Universities for students studying Marine Architecture and Marine Engineering related programs. These are a mixture of face-to-face visits and online talks. Our visits are to meet new students joining their program, alongside existing students and those close to graduation. The RINA welcome […]

RINA’s Technical Director presents at IMO

RINA’s Technical Director presents at IMO

Thursday 28th September marked World Maritime Day, the annual event to highlight shipping’s importance to global trade to the wider public and the contribution of those involved in the maritime industry. It’s also increasingly an opportunity to raise awareness of other marine concerns, such as environmental protection. This year it also doubled as a celebration […]

Award recognition for RINA

Award recognition for RINA

A notable highlight of London International Shipping Week in September was the IMC Golden Shield Excellence Awards, held at London’s Insurance on 13th September, where the Royal Institution of Naval Architects was thrilled to receive the Maritime Professional Society Award. Business Development Director, Jesicca Murphy, and Dmitriy Ponkratov, Technical Director, accepted the accolade on behalf […]