Your professional home for naval architecture, maritime engineering, and the global engineering conversation
RINA has changed
"And we think you'll love what we've become"
At some point in your career, you chose to become part of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects.
That decision meant something.
- It meant belonging to a global professional community.
- It meant standing for technical excellence, professional integrity, and lifelong learning.
- It meant being part of something bigger than any one role, company, or project.
Over the past few years, many members stepped away - for all sorts of understandable reasons. Careers changed. Lives shifted. Priorities moved. The world itself turned upside down.
But in that time, something important has happened at RINA.
We have fundamentally transformed.
rediscover your professional home
RINA today is a modern, global, digitally-enabled professional institution, built around careers, learning, connection, and influence.
If professional pride, technical excellence, and belonging to a respected global community still matter to you, now is the perfect time to return.
Members are reconnecting - and staying
"RINA today feels more modern, more relevant, and more supportive of real careers than ever before."
- Returning Member: 2025
Leading the Global Maritime Engineering Conversation
RINA is reshaping itself to become the global convenor of naval architecture & maritime engineering - bringing together disciplines, connecting professionals, and shaping the future of the industry.
- Members in 140+ countries
- Global branches, committees & technical working groups
- Partnerships across industry, academia, government & a seat at the IMO
- The world’s oldest and most respected maritime professional institution
- A renewed focus on naval architecture & maritime engineering excellence
At the heart of this global dialogue sit naval architects and maritime engineers, integrating design, technology, safety, regulation, and delivery.
Global
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A truly global professional community
Conferences, lectures, technical forums & international networking: connecting members across disciplines and borders.
Global conferences
Technical committees
Branch events
Digital engagement
Career &
Professional
Recognition
Clear career & recognition pathways
Structured support for professional development, chartership, and long-term career progression.
Professional registration
Chartership pathways
Career mapping
Mentoring programme
Recognition frameworks
Rejoin your professional home
Reconnect with a global community of naval architects & maritime engineers. Shape the future of the profession. Belong to something bigger.