Which membership grade is right for me?
As a Naval Architect or Marine Engineer, your membership grade depends on your qualifications, experience and career stage. See which grade you are eligible for and how to apply below. You can also apply to become Professionally Reigstered with the Engineering Council at the same time as becoming a RINA member. More information is available below and on the Professional Registration page.
FRINA
Fellow
The highest grade in RINA. For those who have significant senior experience & achieved the highest standards in their field.
Eligibility: Sector leaders, those with senior responsibility.
Price: £280
Benefits: Awards and honours, industry influence via Boards and Committees, speaker opportunities, publishing opportunities, unlimited Publications access, member-exclusive Events, member-exclusive Learning, mentoring.
MRINA
Member
For those who are ready to have their experience recognised as a professional qualification.
Eligibility: Diploma/degree in relevant subject, 4 year's professional experience.
Price: £220
Benefits: Awards and honours, industry influence via Boards and Committees, speaker opportunities, publishing opportunities, unlimited Publications access, member-exclusive Events, member-exclusive Learning, mentoring.
AMRINA
Associate
For anyone with an interest in maritime. Great if you're at the beginning of your career.
Eligibility: Anyone interested in maritime can join.
Price: £90
Benefits: Graduate workshops, discounted event tickets, unlimited Publications access, member-exclusive Events, member-exclusive Learning, mentoring.
Professional registration
You can apply for your Professional Registration with the Engineering Council while applying for RINA Membership. RINA is a Nominated and Licensed Body of the Engineering Council.
Elegibility: MRINA, FRINA, HONFRINA - dependent on your academic & professional development, you can apply for CEng, IEng, EngTech.
Price: From £21.53 depending on grade.
Benefits: Give employers confidence & trust in your skills with professional registration titles CEng, IEng, EngTech.
Eligibility Requirements
Unsure if you're eligible for a certain grade or have questions about how to apply? See materials below details of the application process and eligibility. If you need further assistance, please email membership@rina.org.uk and our Membership Team will help you get the grade and benefits that are right for you.
2026 Membership Committee Dates
MRINA Application Info MRINA Application Info (no EC) FRINA Application Info
CEng Application Info IEng Application Info Professional Reivew Report Info
