Membership as a Member is for those who are ready to have their professional experience recognised as a professional qualification.
The Member (MRINA) designation demonstrates you are professionally qualified and have achieved the highest standard of professional competence and integrity. It shows you have significant experience in the industry and is internationally recognised proof of your technical excellence.
As a Member, we’ll support you with Continuing Professional Development opportunities so you can keep up to date with the latest developments, improve your skills and maintain your status as a highly competent professional. We’ll also help you apply for Professional Registration with the Engineering Council.
Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to get involved with mentoring and outreach, so you can help nurture the next generation of naval architects and maritime engineers.
Naval architects have a responsibility to advance the art and science of ship, boat and yacht design. We are only limited by our imagination.
MRINA Eligibility Criteria
Academic Requirements
- Holding a diploma or degree in a subject relevant to the design, construction, maintenance and operation of marine vessels and structures; or
- Offering experience in lieu of the required formal academic qualification.
Professional Requirements
- A minimum of four years’ experience working in employment post-graduation. Of those four years, at least two years must be in a position of responsibility.
- Have achieved a standard of professional experience across a range of activities relevant to the design, construction and maintenance of marine vessels and structures.
University placements or internships
If, as part of your University or study program, this may count towards your 4 years experience as long as the placement consisted of ‘relevant’ experience for a minimum period of 12 weeks. RINA defines ‘relevant’ as where on the placement you were given practical work-based tasks that an engineer would be expected to carry out.
Are you eligible for MRINA Membership?
Eligibility Quiz
So if you have answered yes to the previous questions…
…you likely meet the eligibility criteria for MRINA membership. Please proceed to the application process.
How do I apply or upgrade my membership to MRINA?
Use the questions below to determine the most suitable application pathway for your MRINA membership. Click each section to expand.
Do you want to apply for MRINA membership without Engineering Council registration?
Option 1: MRINA Only – No Engineering Council Registration.
We want to make your career journey and the path to Professional Registration and beyond as easy as possible.
- Ensure you meet the criteria listed above. Please contact our Membership Team if you aren’t sure.
- Candidates should normally be proposed by two members who are Fellows, Members or Associates, and to whom the candidate is personally known.
- Submit an Extended CV. RINA will not accept a simple ‘job application’ CV or a LinkedIn profile link. Please see the guidance on how to complete an extended CV
- Email your CV extended & details of propers to Membership@rina.org.uk, or fill out online application
Download our guide to apply for MRINA only – No Engineering Council registration
Do you want to apply for MRINA alongside Engineering Council Registration?
Option 2: MRINA + Engineering Council Registration.
- Ensure you meet the MRINA criteria listed above. Please contact our Membership Team if you aren’t sure.
- Candidates should normally be proposed by two members who are Fellows, Members or Associates, and to whom the candidate is personally known.
- Choose your route for Professional Registration. Please note RINA will not accept an extended CV for MRINA & Registration.
- Certified copies of your education documents.
- Email your CV extended & details of propers to Membership@rina.org.uk, or fill out online application
Download our guide to apply for MRINA + Engineering Council Registration
Are you applying for Engineering Council registration through an accredited IPD scheme?
Option 3: MRINA + Engineering Council Registration via Accredited IPD Scheme.
- Ensure you meet the MRINA criteria listed above. Please contact our Membership Team if you aren’t sure.
- Candidates should normally be proposed by two members who are Fellows, Members, or Associates, and to whom the candidate is personally known.
- Please ensure that you submit:
- Extended CV
- Signed Accredited IPD Grad-Scheme Form
- Summary of your CPD activity (max. 2 A4 sides)
- Certified copies of your education documents
- Email your Extended CV & details of proposers to Membership@rina.org.uk, or fill out an online application.
Download our guide to apply for MRINA + Engineering Council Registration via IPD Scheme
Uncertain about your pathway?
If you are unsure about the best application pathway for you, please contact our Membership Team for guidance.
Application Proposer and Seconder:
Candidates should normally be proposed by two individuals. Ideally, these two individuals are Fellows (FRINA) or Members (MRINA), and to whom the candidate is known.
They will confirm that:
- Your application meets the requirements for MRINA / FRINA / Engineering Council registration
- The details within the Professional Review Report or CV as an accurate description of the candidate’s experience
At a minimum, the candidate must find a FRINA / MRINA member to propose requirement 1.
Where a candidate cannot find a second proposer who holds FRINA /MRINA status, RINA will accept an individual who:
- Is a Member or Fellow of another Maritime Professional Body or;
- Is professionally registered with the Engineering Council or Engineers Australia or;
- Holds a position of senior responsibility within the candidate’s place of employment
Deadlines to apply for any upgrades to your membership for 2025
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Candidate Deadline |
Meeting Date |
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15th January 2025 |
6th February 2025 |
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27th February 2025 |
20th March 2025 |
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15th May 2025 |
5th June 2025 |
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14th August 2025 |
4th September 2025 |
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16th October 2025 |
6th November 2025 |
To learn more about the application process, watch our latest webinar.
What are the membership benefits?
We’ve got some great tools and resources to aid your career development. We’re also constantly finding ways to update and improve benefits, so you can get the most out of your membership.
- Professional Registration – Get global recognition of your professional competence and technical excellence. Find out more.
- Designation – As a RINA member, you’re entitled to use a designation specific to your membership class (AMRINA, MRINA, FRINA). It’s a great shorthand that shows your skills and experience have been confirmed by the industry’s governing body.
- Publications – Free access to our range of world-renowned magazines and journals. Including RINA’s flagship magazine The Naval Architect. Check out the full range.
- Resource library – A one-stop shop for journals, published and unpublished papers, reports, videos and technical presentations. You’ll also have access to our catalogue of Technical Papers and the chance to view rare and historic books from The Denny Library at Institution HQ.
- Events – Join online and in-person lectures, presentations, seminars and workshops from world-leading professionals in the industry. View the events programme.
- Scholarships and awards – Get support and recognition for your academic and professional achievements with one of our awards and prizes. Find out more.
- Regional Branches – Join your local RINA branch to attend lectures and meet ups with professionals working in the industry near you.
Apply for Membership
To apply for Membership, send your completed application form to membership@rina.org.uk.