About US

Northern Ireland Joint Branch of the The Royal Institution of Naval Architects and The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology.

Chairman - Mr Graham C Knowles CEng MIMarEST

Honorary Secretary - Ivan Boyd

Assistant Secretary & Treasurer - Mr H A Skeats CEng MIMarEST

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Catalytic link averts crisis

How an unexpected incident became an object lesson in emergency response. Nick Savvides reports.

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How it's changed

Jack Gifford MRINA on his journey from boatyard Saturday boy to a Caribbean future.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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New autonomous vessel agreement

Orca AI and SHI in joint development deal

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Laser shield takes shape

UK’s DragonFire set to take on drones by 2027.

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Safety first for new fuels

The shift from heavy fuel oil to low-carbon alternatives promises deep emissions cuts but it also introduces a new generation of safety challenges. The challenge now is ensuring the industry meets its decarbonisation goals without compromising on safety. 

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Hydrogen hits the big time with projects on the rise

Hydrogen is moving from pilot projects to mainstream maritime adoption, with landmark vessel orders and emerging bunkering hubs signalling growing industry confidence.

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GET INVOLVED

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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FORUM

Welcome to the Branch 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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