Catalytic link averts crisis
How an unexpected incident became an object lesson in emergency response. Nick Savvides reports.
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Southern Joint Branch of RINA & IMarEST
About US
Southern Joint Branch for Members in Dorset & Hampshire, is comprised of members of both the Royal Institution of Naval Architects and the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology and runs a diverse programme of lectures and social events.
Our social programme begins with our President’s Drinks Reception in May, which is an informal networking event for the South’s maritime community and ends with our black tie Annual Dinner in November. Our technical programme runs a number of technical lectures throughout the year on a wide variety of topics which are open to both members and non-members. The branch aims to inform and assist at all stages of career development and technical events are eligible for CPD. We also have an active Early Careers Professionals network which runs targeted events throughout the year.
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Council Chair - Sue Harland
President - Elizabeth (Lizzie) McCaig CEng MRINA
Vice-Chairman - Mr. Jayan P. P. Pillai CEng FRINA
Vice-Chairman - Ms. Diana Roberts
Honorary Secretary - Mr Sukant Kumar B.Tech MRINA
How it's changed
Jack Gifford MRINA on his journey from boatyard Saturday boy to a Caribbean future.
Topping up the tank
The Richard B Couch Model Basin at the University of Michigan College of Engineering, following completion of extensive renovations to the 750,000gallon, 360ft-long towing tank facility.
Apprenticeships: My path to success
Aaron Cobb MRINA is chief engineer, international navy support, at BAE Systems, Maritime and Land Defence Solutions: vocational training was the basis for a fascinating and fulfilling career and it could be the pathway to success for many more young people.
AiP for wind-assisted liquefied CO2 carrier
ClassNK has issued an Approval in Principle (AiP) for a liquefied CO₂ carrier equipped with the Wind Challenger hard sail wind propulsion system.
History: Lessons from MV Derbyshire
John Jubb CEng, 94, on one of the most remarkable and troubling episodes in British maritime history in which he played a vital role.
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