RINA

THE ROYAL INSTITUTION OF NAVAL ARCHITECTS

FELLOWS AND 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 have achieved the required standards of professional competence required for
Corporate membership of the Institution may apply to become Fellows or Members and enjoy the following
benefits and services:

• Award of a professional qualification which is internationally recognised and respected as a

demonstration of the achievement of the highest standards of professional competence and integrity.

• Up to date information on technical developments in the maritime industry and on Institution events
through the Institution’s journals and eNewsletters.

• Free subscription to the Institution’s leading technical journals - The Naval Architect, Warship
Technology, and Offshore Marine Technology. Free trial subscription to the journals Ship & Boat
International and Shiprepair & Maintenance. Free subscription to the eNewsletters - The Naval
Architect eNews, Ship & Boat eNews, Offshore Maritime Technology eNews and Shiprepair &
Maintenance eNews.

• Free access to technical papers published in the International Journal of Maritime Technology, the
International Journal of Small Craft Technology, and the International Journal of Marine Design.

• Reduced rates on Institution conferences, seminars and training courses

• Access to library and meeting room facilities at Headquarters. Access to the eLibrary.

• Advice and assistance on Continuing Professional development.

• Opportunity to meet and exchange views with other maritime industry professionals at local Branch
and Section meetings, conferences and online technical forums.

• Registration with the Engineering Council as CEng, IEng or EngTech

To become a Fellow or Member of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects, complete and forward the
Application Form with a separate report of professional activities, to: [email protected]
Rev May 2021
 FELLOW / MEMBER APPLICATION FORM
PART 1 – 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: +

Application for Election/Transfer to: FELLOW: MEMBER:

Present Class of Membership (if for transfer): ASSOCIATE MEMBER: ASSOCIATE: MEMBER:

I wish to register with UK Engineering Council: Yes: No: I am already registered:

I wish to apply for Dual Registration:

Membership of other Institutions (with grades):

PART 2 – 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 By-Laws and Code of Professional Conduct.

If elected, I agree that the Institution may hold personal data provided by myself, to be used only in connection with
membership and Institution activities. I also agree that I may be sent notification of such activities, together with
information on technical developments in the maritime industry through the Institution’s eNewsletters. I understand that I
may stop receiving such notifications at any time.

Signature: Date (dd/mm/yyyy):

PART 3 – PROPOSERS

I propose the above applicant for election as a member of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects. The information
contained in this application is correct to the best of my knowledge.

Name: Name:

Signature: Signature:

Date (dd/mm/yyyy): Date (dd/mm/yyyy):

Membership Class: Membership Class:

Ref (Secretariat use):

PART 4 – ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

Title Subject University/College Date completed

PART 5 – PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Dates Company/Organisation Position

PART 5 – PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE continued

Dates Company/Organisation Position

 PART 6 – INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE FORM

Application Form
All applicants are required to complete all sections of the Application Form and sign the Declaration in Part 2.
The application should be typed or completed in Block Capitals.

Academic Qualifications
Photocopies of academic qualifications need not be enclosed unless requested.

Professional Review Report

Applications should be accompanied by a detailed Professional Review Report of the applicant’s professional
development since completing their educational base. The report should describe in detail the positions held,
and the training and experience gained in the areas of design, engineering practice and management services.
The report should also include activities which contribute indirectly to professional development, such
attendance at training courses and conferences, participation in institution activities, presentation of
engineering papers or articles, etc.

The Professional Review Report should be written in chronological order, typed on A4 and be between 3000
and 5000 words. Diagrams and photographs may be included in amplification of the written report.

The reports of candidates for transfer or election to Fellow need only cover the previous five-year period.
Reports of associate members who have completed an accredited or approved company or individual training
scheme need only cover the positions held and responsible experience gained in those positions.

Further information is contained in the RINA publication Guidance on the Professional Review Report, which is
available online or from the Membership Department.

Proposers
Candidates should normally be proposed by two members who are Fellows, Members or Associates, and to
whom the candidate is personally known. Where the signatures of members cannot be reasonably obtained,
the application may be proposed by persons in positions of responsibility who can verify the information
provided.

The application form and Professional Review Report should be forwarded to:

The Membership Department

The Royal Institution of Naval Architects
8-9 Northumberland Street, London WC2N 5DA, UK

Tel: +44 (0)20 7235 4622 Fax: +44 (0)20 7259 5912 Email: [email protected]