The Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA) has recently welcomed BP Shipping as its 25th Corporate Partner. BP Shipping has joined those other companies and organisations which have chosen to demonstrate their commitment to requiring and assisting their employees to achieve the highest standards of professional competence by becoming Corporate Partners of the Institution.

Corporate Partner members of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects are companies or organisations in all sectors of the international maritime industry which have demonstrated their commitment to achieving and maintaining high professional standards in their employees by:

• Helping and encouraging them to achieve professional recognition through membership of RINA in the appropriate class of membership where eligible
• Assisting them to achieve the standards of professional development and responsible experience required for Corporate membership of RINA
• Requiring and assisting them to continue their professional development

Such companies and organisations have recognised that the membership of the Institution identifies their employees as amongst the most able in the international maritime industry by substantiating their qualifications, competence and experience. Their access to up-to-date technical information through the Institution’s international publications, conferences and local meetings ensures that they are amongst the best informed members of the industry.

If you feel your company might qualify for Corporate Partner membership, or you would like to learn about the benefits which Corporate Partners enjoy, visit the RINA website or contact the Chief Executive at RINA Headquarters.