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Southern Joint Branch of RINA & IMarEST

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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.

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

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Fresh firefighting tactics urged for alt-fuels

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Greener bulk runs for the Great Lakes

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Defence duo under construction for Montenegro

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Kongsberg's K-Sail aims to bring it all together

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Repair round-up: LNG conversion work, FLNG upgrades

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Preview: Student innovation still going strong

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Dual-fuel propulsion upgrades for container ship sisters

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UK expands attack submarine programme in response to SDR

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SPONSORED: Fincantieri shapes the future of Cruise Navigation with Vard Electro's SeaQ Bridge

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Endurance boost for new long-range-capable Oceanus12

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Southern Joint Branch x IMarEST Event: Ethics in the Maritime Industry

1st Jul 2026

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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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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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