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The Naval Architect provides in-depth information on all aspects of vessel design, construction and engineering. Practical applications of latest technology and case studies are accompanied by analysis and foresights. Published every two months, the magazine covers everything from superyachts and short-hop ferries to tankers and heavy-lift vessels; from battery pack installations and sail-assisted solutions to LNG tank retrofits; and from offshore safety to warship resilience.
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Wind power's struggles to get airborne
Full slots in a building boom for shipyards has seen concerns over unfamiliar wind power, added to vessel designs, with yards refusing to build to non-standard plans, rejecting orders. Two owners describe how they have managed to persuade yards otherwise
The acceleration of electrification
Advances in battery technology make it possible for short-sea ships and feeder vessels to electrify. That simultaneously offers the possibility to cut costs and emissions and improve vessel efficiency
LNG, a transitional fuel or GHG?
Savings of more than 50% on fleet-wide emissions can be achieved using cheap modifications on ships. Compared to the cost of building new LNG powered vessels, there is no contest. And the cuts to carbon emissions are twice as high
Wind Propulsion 2026 overview: Momentum meets method
RINA’s Wind Propulsion 2026 conference brought together industry leaders to examine how wind-assisted propulsion is moving from concept to fleet-level implementation
latest papers
Browse papers from our conferences such as Wind Propulsion and Warship, showcasing cutting edge research vital to the future of maritime.
Or discover peer reviewed technical papers from the annual RINA Transactions.
Journals
Our peer-reviewed journals, IJME and our annual transactions, share relevant research from the fields of naval architecture and marine engineering. Enabling professionals, academics, and students to exchange ideas, present findings, and push the boundaries of innovation.
Magazines
Keep up to date on the latest news, insights and innovations from across the maritime community. Our flagship title, The Naval Architect, covers everything from commercial shipping and small craft to defence and advanced design, while our yearly publication Significant Ships, showcases the most innovative and commercially important vessel designs of the prior year.
Newsletters
Stay connected with the global maritime community through RINA’s newsletters.
Whether you are a member or not, you can receive updates from The Naval Architect, alongside selected RINA news, events and industry insights. Members also gain access to a wider portfolio of exclusive newsletters on key topics in the maritime industry.
Archives
Discover the Royal Institution of Naval Architects’ rich history through our archives. Explore past issues of our journals, and historical records that reflect over 160 years of innovation and advancement in naval architecture and maritime engineering.