Royal Institution of Naval Architects

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Royal Institution of Naval Architects

Founded	1860
Founder	Edward Reed, Rev Joseph Woolley, John Penn and Frederick Kynaston Barnes
Type	Professional Institution
Focus	Naval Architects
Headquarters	8-9, Northumberland St, London WC2N 5DA
Location	London, United Kingdom
Area served	Worldwide
Method	International Membership, Conferences, Publications
Key people	Charles III (Patron), Chris Boyd (Chief Executive),
Website	rina.org.uk

The Royal Institution of Naval Architects (also known as RINA) is a professional institution and global governing body for naval architecture and maritime engineering. Members work in industry, academia, and maritime organisations worldwide, participating in the design, construction, repair, and operation of ships, boats, and marine structures in over 90 countries.

The Patron of the Institution was Queen Elizabeth II but is now King Charles III.