Why anchoring system layout deserves greater design attention
As vessel designers push the boundaries of space and efficiency, the humble anchoring system is increasingly caught in the squeeze.
RINA Australian Capital Territory Section hosts technical meetings, typically 4–6 per year. The meetings are held in-person and streamed live, recorded, placed on the RINA YouTube channel (with permission), and are reported in The Australian Naval Architect.
RINA Australian Capital Territory Section also organises an End-of-Year Dinner and Drinks in December at the Capital Brewing Co. in Fyshwick
Technical presentations are generally held at U NSW Canberra at ADFA and streamed live, starting at 17:30 for refreshments and 18:00 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 using the contact form below.
Committee Members:
Treasurer - Lachlan Clarke
Australia Division Council Representative - Tamasin Welch
David Lyons
Ray Duggan
Tamasin Welch
James Loram
Jordan RaysonMartin Grimm

As vessel designers push the boundaries of space and efficiency, the humble anchoring system is increasingly caught in the squeeze.
DNV’s senior principal engineer, Hasso Hoffmeister, examines the evolution of wind-assisted propulsion systems, and what comes next.
Welcome to the latest edition of The Naval Architect. Eight months into my tenure as CEO, my initial focus has been on strengthening RINA’s foundations and accelerating delivery of the strategic changes required for our next exciting phase, outlined here.
UK’s first commercial biomethanol bunkering service launches at Port of Immingham.
Examining how energy saving devices have helped Odfjell slash its fuel costs across its chemical tanker fleet.
China is moving with unusual institutional weight to position itself at the centre of the global maritime energy transition. A blueprint backed by 10 central government ministries has set Shanghai on course to become a leading green bunkering hub by 2030.
RINA speaks to Edwin Pang, founder of consultancy Arcsilea, about his career to date and notable role as RINA IMO Committee chair.
Study shows how wedge-shaped vortex generators reduce drag in ship hulls, which could help in the drive to decarbonise the shipping industry.
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.
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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