The extra-large AUV
Anduril’s Dive-XL extends AUV travel range and depth.
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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.
Phil Helmore
Chair
Lauren Kurts
Secretary
Adrian Broadbent
Treasurer
Peter Blackwood FRINA
Australian Division Council Nominee
Sharing insights on best practice
Highlights from two presentations at RINA’s inaugural Ship Energy Efficiency Conference, held in Athens on 17–18 March 2026.
HII wins contract to deliver autonomous Sub recovery system
HII has been awarded a contract by the US Defense Innovation Unit to deliver a submarine Torpedo Tube Launch and Recovery (TTLR).
Professional development: My approach to CPD
Rob Hayes on writing papers and presenting at conferences as part of his CPD.
Torpedo tubes get new role as AUV launchers
L3Harris to roll out TTLR and Iver4 900 for US government.
Rolls-Royce MT30 to power Australia's new Mogami-class frigates
Marine gas turbine key to naval modernisation scheme.
RINA Contribution to STEM Award 2026: Sukant Kumar
Recognition for his outstanding work in inspiring young people to pursue a career in engineering.
Air-cooled battery targets high-cycle marine ops
Echandia Ultra: small, light and rated to 30,000-plus charge cycles.
Branch spotlight: Singapore focus on decarbonisation
Events in Singapore cover fuel, professional development and youth engagement.
Branch spotlight: Cumbrian conversations
Talks at the branch ranged from world speed records to HR and decarbonisation.
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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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