The USV launch and recovery 'missing link'
Sealartec's radical ALR-S technology can convert a conventional ship's stern ramp to a fully autonomous recovery system for unmanned surface vessels
We send emails to members and communicate upcoming events and lectures through our LinkedIn, as well as provide a forum for connecting with other RINA Members in the area.
RINA Cumbria Branch
About US
The RINA Cumbria Branch Committee is made up of 8 members with a spread of ages & backgrounds from a recently graduated Associate member to Fellow. We are largely based in South Cumbria with 6 out of 8 of us working for BAE Systems, but with Members spread all across Carlile and Lancaster. We have three key aims:
1) Hold networking events that allow us to understand more about our respective fields from members within our branch and the wider marine industry.
2) Host a number of lectures each year, in person and online, to allow us to learn more from the very best.
3) Facilitate and encourage career development within Naval Architecture. From the very beginning at school level, by getting involved with STEM activities, all the way through to providing Professional Review Interviews to enable Chartered Engineer status for our members.
Chairman - David Hooper CEng MRINA
Vice-Chairman - Adam Cowley CEng MRINA
Secretary - Crayston Renner CEng MRINA
Treasurer - Simon Newby BEng AMRINA
Jason Dobb CEng MRINA RCNC (Hon)
Nick Heather CEng FRINA
Aaron Willis BEng AMRINA
Sheldon Keizner MEng AMRINA
David Hooper CEng MRINA
Chair
'ROC + Dock' project darts towards the wrap-up phase
The UK-based ROC + DOCK project has brought together remote-controlled operations, a dual-function simulator and a ‘hands-off’ docking station, to encourage force multiplication of uncrewed vessels in ports and harbours
Hybrid CSOV 'Windea Clausius' joins Bernhard Schulte Offshore fleet
The latest addition to Bernhard Schulte Offshore’s CSOV fleet, Windea Clausius, combines a methanol-ready hybrid propulsion plant with Ulstein’s Twin X-STERN design for energy efficiency and ease of operations
Wind power for patrol boats? Ask the New Generation
We've seen wingsails applied to bulkers and tankers - but aboard a smaller patrol boat? The latest design from MAURIC, set for launch in 2027, could open up an entirely new market for wind-assisted propulsion systems
London Branch Event: "From AIS Data to Fatigue Life: Advancing ShipRight Spectral Fatigue Assessment with Global Trading Pattern Modelling"
10th Jun 2026
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We are always looking for Members to contribute, whether through supporting the management of the Branch, volunteering at events, or with speaking, training, webinars, STEM activitites for local schools universities, and even mentoring our younger members. Any and all ideas for the Branch events programme and more are very welcome and we look forward to seeing you at our Branch Meetings soon.
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