RINA

THE ROYAL INSTITUTION OF NAVAL ARCHITECTS

ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

Founded in 1860, today the Royal Institution of Naval Architects is an internationally renowned professional
institution whose members are involved at all levels in the design, construction, and maintenance of marine
vessels and structures. Members of the Institution are widely represented in industry, universities and
colleges, and maritime organisations world-wide.

The Royal Institution of Naval Architects enjoys an outstanding reputation for the quality and range of its
publications, including its technical journals, and conference proceedings, covering all aspects of the maritime
industry. The Institution also organises an extensive and successful programme of international conferences,
seminars and training courses covering a broad range of experience and opinion on research, development and
operation in all technical aspects of the maritime industry.

Those who are involved in the design, construction and maintenance of marine vessels and structures in a
technical capacity, and who are actively working to achieve the standard of professional competence required
for full membership of the Institution may apply to become Associate Members and enjoy the following
benefits and services:

 Demonstration to potential employers of early commitment to obtaining a professional qualification

which is internationally recognised as reflecting the achievement of the highest standards of
professional competence and integrity.

 Advice and assistance on further education, training and professional development.

 Free copies of all the Institution’s leading technical journals - The Naval Architect, Warship Technology,
and Offshore Marine Technology. Free copies of technical papers published in the International
Journal of Maritime Technology, the International Journal of Small Craft Technology, the
International Journal of Marine Design and Conference Proceedings. Reduced rates on all other
publications.

 Reduced rates on Institution conferences, seminars and training courses

 Scholarships, Awards, Prizes and sponsored places at Institution conferences, seminars and training
courses (if still in full-time education).

 Access to library and meeting room facilities.

 Opportunity to meet and exchange views with other maritime industry professionals at local
Branches, conferences and online technical forums.

To become an Associate Member of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects, complete and forward the
Application Form overleaf to hq@rina.org.uk
 THE ROYAL INSTITUTION OF NAVAL ARCHITECTS
Associate Member Application Form
PERSONAL DETAILS
Title: (Mr, Mrs, etc.) Date of Birth (dd/mm/yy):
First Name: Middle name:
Last name: Nationality:

ADDRESS Personal: Business:

Company:
Address line 1:
Address line 2:
Town/City: Country:
Zip/Post Code: Email:
Tel: (+ country code) + Mob: +

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS (give dates started/completed; title; subject; university/college)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (Give dates, company/organisation; position)

DECLARATION

I confirm that the statements contained in this application are correct and I agree that in the event of my election as a
member of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects, I will be bound by its Royal Charter, Bye-Laws and Code of Conduct,
and that I will advance the objects of the Institution as far as shall be within my power .

When completed, forward this form to hq@rina.org.uk Ref: EMSHIP