The Transactions of The Royal Institution of Naval Architects – Part A
International Journal of Maritime Engineering GUIDANCE NOTES FOR AUTHORS
All papers, technical notes and discussions should be submitted in electronic form, normally in MSWord format. Authors wishing to submit in other formats should first contact RINA Headquarters. Submissions should be forwarded on PC compatible disks or CD-ROM, containing the full text, including inserted figures. Submissions less than 5Mb may be forwarded by email or online.
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Membership is open to those who are professionally qualified in naval architecture or a related subject, or who are involved or interested in the maritime industry. RINA members enjoy a wide range of benefits and services, including advice on education, training and professional development. The RINA also publishes a range of technical journals, books and papers, and organises an extensive programme of international conferences and training courses covering all aspects of naval architecture and maritime technology, available to members free or at reduced rates
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