Which membership grade is right for me?
As a Naval Architect or Marine Engineer, your membership grade depends on your qualifications, experience and career stage. See which grade you are eligible for and how to apply below. You can also apply to become Professionally Reigstered with the Engineering Council at the same time as becoming a RINA member. More information is available below and on the Professional Registration page.
FRINA
Fellow
The highest grade in RINA. For those who have significant senior experience & achieved the highest standards in their field.
Eligibility: Sector leaders, those with senior responsibility.
Price: £101 - £295
Benefits: Awards and honours, industry influence via Boards and Committees, speaker opportunities, publishing opportunities, unlimited Publications access, member-exclusive Events, member-exclusive Learning, mentoring.
MRINA
Member
For those who are ready to have their experience recognised as a professional qualification.
Eligibility: Diploma/degree in relevant subject, 4 year's professional experience.
Price: £82 - £234
Benefits: Awards and honours, industry influence via Boards and Committees, speaker opportunities, publishing opportunities, unlimited Publications access, member-exclusive Events, member-exclusive Learning, mentoring.
AMRINA
Associate Member
For anyone with an interest in maritime. Great if you're at the beginning of your career.
Eligibility: Anyone interested in maritime can join.
Prices: £58 - £228
Benefits: Graduate workshops, discounted event tickets, unlimited Publications access, member-exclusive Events, member-exclusive Learning, mentoring.
Professional registration
You can apply for your Professional Registration with the Engineering Council while applying for RINA Membership. RINA is a Nominated and Licensed Body of the Engineering Council.
Eligibility: MRINA, FRINA, HONFRINA - dependent on your academic & professional development, you can apply for CEng, IEng, EngTech.
Price: From £37.50 - £63.50 depending on grade.
Benefits: Give employers confidence & trust in your skills with professional registration titles CEng, IEng, EngTech.
Membership Application Support
Unsure which membership grade is right for you or have questions about the application process? If you need guidance, please contact membership@rina.org.uk. Our Membership Team will be happy to advise and help you secure the grade and benefits that best match your experience.
Additional information:
MRINA Application Info MRINA Application Info (no EC) FRINA Application Info
2026 Membership Committee Dates:
- Thursday 5 February 2026 – submission deadline: 15 January 2026
- Thursday 19 March 2026 – submission deadline: 26 February 2026
- Thursday 4 June 2026 – submission deadline: 14 May 2026
- Thursday 3 September 2026 – submission deadline: 13 August 2026
- Thursday 15 November 2026 – submission deadline: 5 October 2026
Submitting your application after a committee deadline means it will be reviewed at the next scheduled Membership Committee meeting.
