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Established in 2025, the Brazil Branch of the Institution is the newest of our branches and has an active community from all over South America.
Branch Team
The Brazil Branch is chaired by Paul Jobson, with Edit Walsh as secretary. Both of whom are long-standing RINA members and will be very happy to speak to you about any aspect of the Branch and its activities.
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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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Advancing innovation, collaboration and knowledge-sharing
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.
Deal smoothes path to Net Zero
UK’s first commercial biomethanol bunkering service launches at Port of Immingham.
Efficiency is the transitional fuel
Examining how energy saving devices have helped Odfjell slash its fuel costs across its chemical tanker fleet.
China moves fast with green fuel ambitions
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.
Professional profile - Edwin Pang
RINA speaks to Edwin Pang, founder of consultancy Arcsilea, about his career to date and notable role as RINA IMO Committee chair.
MIT research shows how to cut ship drag by up to 7.5%
Study shows how wedge-shaped vortex generators reduce drag in ship hulls, which could help in the drive to decarbonise the shipping industry.
The Coandă effect
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.
Wind Propulsion 2026: Momentum meets method*
RINA’s conference brought together industry leaders to examine how wind propulsion technologies are moving from concept to fleet-level implementation.
Tech tonic
Dr Rodrigo Pérez Fernández examines digitalisation and AI as enablers of next-generation shipbuilding.
Davie Defense awarded ASC deal
Finnish shipyard to help boost US company’s expertise and extend US polar capabilities.
The wind is with us
Wind propulsion remains a practical and cost-effective tool for decarbonising shipping, despite the regulatory headwinds, and the time for action is now, says David Osborn, director of the IMO’s Marine Environment Division.
Hanwha Ocean signs landmark agreements with Canada
South Korean shipbuilder pledges to share expertise with Ontario Shipyards and Mohawk College in bid for Canadian Patrol Submarine Project contract.