The Naval Architect
Editor: Richard Halfhide
Published in 10 issues per year, The Naval Architect is the principal magazine of The Royal Institution of Naval Architects, providing independent, high quality technical information on all aspects of ship design, construction and outfitting of large commercial vessels.
The Naval Architect contains regular reports on all major shipbuilding centres world-wide, contract news; views; rules and regulations, together with specialist reviews of the newest generations of CAD/CAM equipment.
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Digital Editions
The Naval Architect is published in print and digital editions. The current and archived digital editions (from January 2004) may be read via PC, iPad and other touchpad / tablet devices. To view the digital editions, download the free RINA Publications App, or visit the The Naval Architect digital archive
Digital editions can be fully searched online, printed out or annotated with personal notes and bookmarks. The on-line editions, feature advanced page turning technology, multiple views and zoom for easy reading. Issues include live web links to other sites and direct e-mail links.
Editorial Schedule
Each issue includes a news and equipment news section, as well as 'In-depth' articles on a wide range of subjects, including; new legislations, technical developments, environmental issues and China ship news. Selected articles from The Naval Architect are also regularly published on the Internet, via RINA News RSS feed.
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The editor welcomes feedback from readers at any time, some of which may be included in a ‘Letters to the Editor’ section within the magazine. The editor is happy to consider contributions to the magazine. For advice on contributions, contact the Editor.
The Naval Architect - Chinese Edition
Available from September 2009 until September 2019 The Naval Architect Chinese-language edition, was published in association with Shanghai SNAOE ( Shanghai Society of Naval Architects and Ocean Engineers ) and reached professionally-qualified specifiers within the Chinese shipbuilding industry. These archive Chinese editions are direct translations of the English-language February and September editions.
Each edition is between 80 - 140 pages in length, and offers a unique opportunity for company exposure in this the most important geographical region.
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Subscribe to The Naval Architect
The Naval Architect is free to members and available on subscription to non members. Subscription includes printed and digital editions, and access to archive editions. Subscription also includes Warship Technology and Offshore Marine Technology.
Free Trial Subscription
Click here to receive two absolutely free trial subscription issues of The Naval Architect (Trial subscription includes Warship Technology and Offshore Marine Technology)
Editorial & Advertisement Contacts
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Recruitment Section
The Naval Architect includes a regular recruitment section View the jobs The Naval Architect
Advertising Opportunities in The Naval Architect
The Naval Architect reaches a truly international audience and provides an excellent opportunity to influence key decision makers. Respected throughout the industry for providing independent high quality technical information. It provides a unique and powerful advertising opportunity across a range of multi-media solutions; including print, digital and e-mail newsletters.