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RINA New South Wales Section, together with the Institute of Marine Engineering Science and Technology, hosts technical meetings, typically nine per year. The Institute of Marine Engineering Science and Technology meetings are held in-person, recorded, placed on the RINA YouTube channel (with permission), and are reported in The Australian Naval Architect.

RINA New South Wales Section, together with the Institute of Marine Engineering Science and Technology ACT & NSW Branch, also organises SMIX (Sydney Marine Industry Christmas) Bash for the Sydney marine industry in December onboard Sydney Heritage Fleet’s barque, James Craig. Partners are welcome.

EVENTS

Technical meetings are generally combined with the Institute of Marine Engineering Science and Technology ACT & NSW Branch, held on the first Wednesday of the month (February through October) at the Sydney Mechanics School of Arts or at a yacht club, starting at 18:00 for refreshments and 18:30 for the presentation, and finishing by 20:00. Guests are welcome.

Meetings are subject to change at short notice so, if you are making extensive arrangements to attend, then please confirm the date, time and place with the Secretary of the Section.

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Committee Members:

Phil Helmore

Chair

Lauren Kurts

Secretary

Adrian Broadbent

Treasurer

Peter Blackwood 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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GET INVOLVED

We are always looking for Members to contribute, whether through supporting the management of the Section, 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 Section events programme and more are very welcome and we look forward to seeing you at our Section Meetings soon.

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To reach out to this Section, please fill in your contact details and reason for contacting below. We look forward to hearing from you, and will get back to you through the contact information provided as soon as possible.

FORUM

Welcome to the Section Forum – a place to connect with fellow members, exchange ideas, ask questions, and share experiences.

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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