The Naval Architect 2025 – RINA Membership Event
Navigating the Future of Maritime – Supporting Careers, Innovation & Industry Standards
The Naval Architect 2025 is the flagship RINA membership event, bringing together naval architects, engineers, and maritime professionals for two days of learning, collaboration, and engagement.
The programme includes presentations, discussions, and workshops on the latest developments in naval architecture, from sustainable ship design and autonomous vessels to safety, regulatory challenges, and advanced manufacturing techniques. Members will also benefit from career-focused sessions, including routes to chartership, inclusive working practices, and opportunities for early-career professionals and students.
Delegates will gain practical insights to apply in their work and build connections with peers, corporate partners, and industry leaders, contributing to the growth of the naval architecture community and the wider maritime industry.
Business Benefits
- Stay up to date with the latest industry developments.
- Apply practical knowledge to your projects and work.
- Expand your professional network with peers and industry decision-makers.
- Access actionable insights to support innovation and informed decision-making.
- Contribute to the naval architecture profession, helping advance the industry for the future.
Technical Insight
Hear from experts on the challenges and opportunities shaping naval architecture. Presentations and discussions will include topics such as:
- Decarbonisation and sustainable solutions in ship design and operations
- Autonomous vessels, including small craft
- Design, construction, and manufacturing innovations, including the digital thread
- Case studies on safety issues and regulatory challenges, including containership operations and battery fire risks
These sessions provide practical, actionable knowledge that can be applied directly to your work.
Career Development
The programme supports members at all stages of their careers, offering sessions on:
- Routes to Chartership and professional recognition
- Inclusive working practices, including neurodiversity and flexible working
- Early-career and student perspectives to inspire the next generation
Optional Workshops
Optional sessions allow delegates to explore topics in depth, including:
- How RINA Committees operate and how members can contribute on a voluntary basis
- STEM engagement initiatives
- Careers advice sessions featuring student and early-career experiences
Exhibiting & Sponsorship
Exhibitors and sponsors gain direct access to RINA Members and industry decision-makers, providing opportunities to:
- Showcase innovations and solutions
- Build relationships with professionals influencing projects worldwide
- Increase visibility within the global naval architecture community
Registration
As spaces are limited, first access to the event is exclusively for RINA members at a nominal cost of £20+VAT per person. RINA Student Members can attend for free by emailing events@rina.org.uk to claim their ticket. If you are not yet a member, we encourage you to join RINA to secure your place and take advantage of all the benefits of membership.
Become part of the leading international community of naval architects and maritime professionals. Register today and take the next step in your career! Click “Book Now” to register.
Become a RINA MemberThe Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA) is an internationally renowned professional institution, with members involved at every level of the design, construction, repair, and operation of ships, boats, and marine structures across more than 90 countries. RINA members are at the forefront of industry, academic, and maritime organisations worldwide, making this event an unparalleled opportunity to engage with key decision-makers and influencers. Why Join RINA?
Find out more and apply to be a Member here. RINA’s Corporate Partners include over 80 key industry players, such as major Classification Societies (ABS, Bureau Veritas, DNV, Lloyd’s Register, and Korean Register of Shipping), defence leaders (BMT, BAE Systems, Babcock International, and QinetiQ), and globally recognised companies like Rolls-Royce, DAMEN, ABL Group, Fincantieri, and Siemens Digital Industries Software. The full list of Corporate Partners can be found here. |
RINA Developing Careers and Technical Committees
The Developing Careers Standing Committee focuses on career growth across the maritime sector, providing resources, partnerships, and initiatives to support professionals at every stage.
RINA’s Technical Committees play a vital role in supporting the maritime industry, using their expertise to provide independent and unbiased opinions on key technical challenges. Covering maritime safety, environmental protection, marine renewable energy, technological innovation, and international representation at the IMO, they help shape industry practices and drive progress. Meet our Technical Committees and Have Your Say here:
Maritime Safety CommitteeThe Maritime Safety Committee aims to improve maritime safety by sharing its extensive expertise with professionals working in naval architecture, maritime engineering and related sectors. The Maritime Safety Committee is tasked by the RINA Council with making the Institution’s collective technical expertise available to those in the profession in order to improve safety within the maritime sector. It is accountable to the Council, and authorised to speak on behalf of the Institution in accordance with Council policies relating to maritime safety. Click here to have your say and to find out more details about the Committee. IMO CommitteeRINA’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. RINA’s IMO Committee is tasked by the RINA Council with contributing the collective expertise of the Institution to the work of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). It is authorised to act and speak on behalf of the Institution in accordance with Council policies on all matters relating to the Institution’s work and responsibilities as a Non-Governmental Organisation with Consultative Status at the IMO. Through our IMO Naval Architectural Group, the Institution represents the views of the organisation as well as the members of the global naval architecture community. Click here to have your say and to find out more details about the Committee. Maritime Environment CommitteeThe Maritime Environment Committee leads on strategy and activities that help protect the maritime environment and develop marine renewable energy. The Maritime Environment Committee is tasked by the RINA Council with making the Institution’s collective technical expertise available for the benefit of the profession by contributing to the protection of the maritime environment and the development of marine renewable energy. It is authorised to act and speak on behalf of the Institution in accordance with Council policies relating to the maritime environment. Click here to have your say and to find out more details about the Committee. Maritime Innovation CommitteeThe Maritime Innovation Committee identifies and assesses the impacts of new and evolving technologies, and develops policy on how the Institution should address them. The Maritime Innovation Committee is tasked by the RINA Council with identifying and assessing the impacts of new and evolving technologies on the membership and profession, and determining how the Institution should address them. As such, it is the Institution’s ‘Think Tank’. It is authorised to act and speak on behalf of RINA in accordance with Council policies. Click here to have your say and to find out more details about the Committee. |
Exhibitors
Interested in Sponsoring / Exhibiting at the event? Reach out to the RINA Events Team at events@rina.org.uk and find the right opportunity for you!
President’s Invitation Lecture – Evening Event
The President’s Invitation Lecture takes place on 24 November 2025, sponsored by American Bureau of Shipping (ABS). This prestigious lecture brings together members, industry leaders, and decision-makers for a session highlighting cutting-edge developments and thought leadership in naval architecture.
Attending the lecture provides:
- Insight from leading figures in the industry
- Networking in a relaxed, evening setting
- Exposure to innovative ideas shaping the future of naval architecture
Tickets start from £50 + VAT and are open to members and non-members. Find more details about the event here.
Registration
Cancellations received less than two weeks before the event cannot be accepted and are subject to the full event fee. Delegates may be substituted; however, this must be sent in writing and confirmed with the RINA Events Team. It may be necessary for reasons beyond our control to alter the content and timing of the programme. In the unlikely event that RINA cancels the event for any reason, our liability is limited to the return of the registration fee.
Sponsorship Opportunities
RINA events provide the perfect opportunity for effective and highly targeted marketing. Sponsorship and exhibition opportunities exist for all of our events. If you have any questions regarding the event or wish to discuss the available sponsorship/exhibition opportunities, please get in touch with the RINA Events team at events@rina.org.uk
Personal Data
Please note that personal data, such as name, company, and job title will be collected and provided in the delegate list format to the event attendees. No contact details will be included in the delegate list. If you would like to not be included in the list for any reason, please inform the RINA Events Team at events@rina.org.uk
RINA events code of behaviour
The Royal Institution of Naval Architects is proud to have a diverse membership and aims for all members, guests, and attendees to enjoy their time at RINA events. Just as we expect others to treat us courteously, we should also extend courtesy to fellow members, guests, and attendees.
If any attendee at a RINA event feels that another’s behaviour towards them is unwelcome, disrespectful, or undignified, they should inform the RINA staff member or get in touch with us at events@rina.org.uk
Anyone deemed to be acting discourteously towards other attendees will be asked to leave the event.
Filming/Photography
Please note that filming/photography will be taking place at this event for promotional and archival purposes. The photographs and recordings made are likely to appear on our website and social media. If you would prefer not to be photographed please let the Marketing team know at marketing@rina.org.uk.
Registration
Please note:
Your membership number must be entered when choosing a membership rate, otherwise your order will be subject to cancellation.
