The South African Institute of Marine Engineers and Naval Architects (SAIMENA) is pleased to announce the renewal of our Agreement of Co-Operation with
the Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA).
This Agreement, first established in 1998, is renewed for a further term of 5 years and re-enforces the objectives of SAIMENA to foster and enhance the professionalism and standing of the maritime engineering profession in South Africa. The co-operation with RINA will allow for the exchange of technical information and knowledge on marine engineering matters between these two professional bodies who are devoted to the promotion of the art and science of naval architecture and maritime technology in our respective countries.
This is especially pertinent at this time when South Africa is undertaking the creation of the Oceans Economy Master Plan as a continuation of the Operation Phakisa initiative to grow the Oceans Economy of South Africa.
We look forward to our members engaging with RINA in these matters in the coming years.
Our thanks to RINA for their support and co-operation in renewing this agreement.
14 February 2022
K.J. Watson, R Adm(jg) ret, Pr.Eng, FSAIMENA
President The South African Institute of Marine
Engineers and Naval Architects
