Ferries & Fast Craft
Ferries & Fast Craft focuses on vessel design, performance optimisation, and operational technologies shaping high-speed and passenger transport sectors. You can expect topics such as hull design and hydrodynamics, propulsion systems including hybrid and electric solutions, lightweight and innovative new materials, and advanced navigation and safety systems.
Gain insights into regulatory compliance and efficiency improvements in the unseen workhorses of the maritime industry.
THE UK NAVAL AUTHORITY GLIDEPATH TO CERTIFIED IMO DEGREE 4 AUTONOMY - Copy
Warship
Achieving IMO Degree 4 autonomy is reshaping naval certification, with adaptive, goal-based frameworks enabling progression from remotely operated to fully autonomous vessels. Collaboration across UK defence regulators aligns safety and legal principles while addressing emerging architectures, technology risks, and engineering challenges. Early lessons reveal opportunities for scalable certification pathways ahead.
Newsletters
Stay connected with the global maritime community through RINA’s newsletters.
Whether you are a member or not, you can receive updates from The Naval Architect, alongside selected RINA news, events and industry insights. Members also gain access to a wider portfolio of exclusive newsletters on key topics in the maritime industry.
- The Naval Architect (currently available to all members & non-members)
- Power & Sustainability (members-only)
- Ship Repair & Maintenance (members-only)
- Warship Technology (members-only)
- Ferries & Fast Craft (members-only)
- Offshore Technology (members-only)
