About US

Joint Branch of the Royal Institute of Naval Architecture and IMarEST, Singapore
 
Chairman - Dr. Sridev Mookerjea FRINA
 

Dr. Sridev Mookerjea is a distinguished maritime leader and a Chartered Engineer (UK & India) with a professional pedigree. Holding a Professional Doctorate and an Honorary Industrial Doctorate in Global Leadership, his expertise is backed by fellowships in elite institutions including ICS, IMarEST, RINA, IMechE and SNAMES. Member of Singapore Nautical Institute, QMS 2008 Lead Auditor (UK) and MBA (UK). Dr. Mookerjea served as CEO, Managing Director, and General Manager for various multinationals, specializing in acquisitions, joint ventures, and corporate turnarounds. He attended the World Economic Forums on special invitation. His contributions earned him a place in the International Who’s Who of Professionals. He is the Chairman and Group Managing Director, Blossom Group and been running his own business of Shipping, Offshore and Maritime Industry since 2003.

Vice-Chairman - Jan Verdaasdonk CEng MRINA

Secretary - Rasim Asgarov CEng FRINA

Assistant Secretary - Justin Wee 

Treasurer - David HH Gan

Chan Won Song    

Dr. Sridev Mookerjea FRINA

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The Coandă effect

Khaled M Karmous explains his patented high-pressure water jet system that is showing promise as a new class of active friction-reduction technology, designed to cut fuel consumption by reducing hull drag.

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Wind Propulsion 2026: Momentum meets method*

RINA’s conference brought together industry leaders to examine how wind propulsion technologies are moving from concept to fleet-level implementation.

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Tech tonic

Dr Rodrigo Pérez Fernández examines digitalisation and AI as enablers of next-generation shipbuilding.

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Davie Defense awarded ASC deal

Finnish shipyard to help boost US company’s expertise and extend US polar capabilities.

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The wind is with us

Wind propulsion remains a practical and cost-effective tool for decarbonising shipping, despite the regulatory headwinds, and the time for action is now, says David Osborn, director of the IMO’s Marine Environment Division.

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Hanwha Ocean signs landmark agreements with Canada

South Korean shipbuilder pledges to share expertise with Ontario Shipyards and Mohawk College in bid for Canadian Patrol Submarine Project contract.

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LR validates GT Wings' assessment methodology

Lloyd’s Register (LR) has verified the sea trials performance assessment methodology used by GT Wings for its AirWing Jet Sail system. This provides an independent stamp of approval for the way the company measures fuel and emissions savings from its wind-assisted propulsion technology.

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Grimaldi adds Grande Michigan to ammonia-ready carrier fleet

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of Grande Michigan, the eighth ammonia-ready pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) in its fleet, from China Merchants Heavy Industries Jiangsu.

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Wärtsilä wins LNG contract from Chinese shipbuilder

rtsilä Gas Solutions has been awarded a contract to supply cargo handling and fuel gas supply systems for two new LNG bunkering vessels currently under construction at Zhejiang Xinle Shipbuilding in China.

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UK names new Marine Accidents Chief

The UK’s Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has appointed Rob Loder as its new chief inspector of marine accidents, succeeding Andrew Moll OBE, who retired earlier this month after 21 years at the organisation.

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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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We encourage open, constructive, and respectful discussion. Members are expected to engage professionally and positively at all times, in accordance with the RINA Code of Conduct. Different viewpoints are welcome; respectful debate helps us all learn and grow.

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