INSTITUTION NEWS


Members’ services


WEXAS Travel WEXAS Travel is offering members free White membership


to their


award-winning travel service for all their leisure and corporate travel needs. WEXAS can manage all your holidays,


cruises, short-breaks, hotel and flight bookings and more. Not to mention tailor-made itineraries, which is their speciality. Te well-travelled specialists relish sharing their travel tips and first-hand experiences, whether you’re booking a luxury trip or weekend away. It’s this in-depth expertise and independent opinion that makes them different from other travel agents and tour operators. WEXAS is one of


the UK’s most


respected travel companies, endorsed by such Honorary Presidents as Sir Ranulph Fiennes, John Simpson and Michael Palin. Founded in 1970 by current chairman Dr Ian Wilson, WEXAS remains an independent, family-owned business that provides the highest level of personal service. Discerning travellers come to WEXAS in search of


expert guidance and real value for money. Free WEXAS White membership, which


• Personal one-on-one advice and booking service from well-travelled destination


entitles members to a host of benefits at no extra cost:


• FREE UK airport VIP lounge access on qualifying bookings


specialists


• Specially negotiated travel offers and member-only exclusives


insurance usually runs for a 12 month period and if you take a quick mental inventory of appliances and gadgets in the home it is likely that a large percentage will have fallen outside of normal manufacturers warranty cover. Genesis offers Warranty Protection on


• Travel service extended to friends and family


• 24/7 emergency overseas assistance Find out more or to register for your free


WEXAS White membership at no cost, visit www.wexas.com/rina or call 020 7838 5820, quoting ‘11M73’.


GENESIS Insurance In addition to Travel Insurance services, Genesis now offer members Household Warranty Insurance. Normal manufacturers warranty


New Members wanted


An open letter to all members Dear member,


As a member, you will be aware of the benefits and service which membership of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects provides. In particular, you will be aware that membership provides a professional qualification which is recognised throughout the global maritime industry as demonstrating the achievement of the highest standards of professional competence and integrity. You will also be aware that membership provides access to information on developments in all aspects of the maritime industry through the Institution’s international conferences and publications which members receive free or at a reduced cost.


Library Additions


Te Library has received a number of books commemorating the 100 anniversary of the maiden voyage of the Titanic, including “Titanic – Triumph & Tragedy”; “Titanic – Destination Disaster” and “Titanic – Te Unfolding Story”. Other books include “Clydebank Battlecruisers” and


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“Warships of the Napoleonic Era – Design, Development & Deployment” Te Library does not lend out books, but members are always welcome


to visit the Library. Please contact Headquarters first to check that the Library is not being used for a meeting.


RINA Affairs November/December 2011 I am therefore writing to ask for your support in encouraging


your colleagues to follow your lead in becoming a member of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects and enjoying the benefits of membership of the world’s leading professional institution for those involved in the design, construction and maintenance of marine vessels and structures at all levels. I would be grateful if you would let me know (by email to hq@rina.org.uk) the name, position and email address of any of your colleagues who you would wish to introduce as a member. Such potential members could include those at any stage in their career, whether newly graduated or more senior and experienced.


Chief Executive


a monthly rolling contract basis and you choose just what you want covered. Te monthly rolling contract, means that as long as your monthly payment is made all of the products detailed in your appliance and gadget schedule are covered. Should you decide to cancel the arrangement you can do so at any time without penalty. Appliances up to 8 years old can be included, within the 3 cover levels available of £2,000 - £4,000 - £8,000. For further details or a quotation, go to www.genesischoice.co.uk/rina/warranty


Other Members’ Services For details of other members’ services, log on to the Members Only section at www. rina.org.uk/membership


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