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What's new across the RIN

Sharing the Seas Safely
02/10/2010

Consider the challenges facing users of coastal and confined waters in the digital era.


UAV NAV Symposium
01/02/2011

Join experts in this one day event on unmanned and autonomous aerial vehicles.


NPPL now valid in France
04/08/2010

Following agreement with the DGAC, a NPPL-holder is free to fly the English Channel and enter French airspace.


Solent and Poole regions - New system for disposing of time expired pyrotechnics
27/07/2010

If you want to hand over time expired pyrotechnics to HM Coastguard you must contact nearest centre to fix an appointment .


The evolution of migration in a seasonal environment
27/07/2010

The evolution of migration in a seasonal environment

Aims & Objectives

Aims

The RIN has three main aims:

  • To unite all those with a professional or personal interest in any aspect of navigation in one unique body
  • To further the development of navigation in every sphere
  • And to increase public awareness of the art and science of navigation.

Activities

In order to achieve its aims, the RIN:

  • Has a fantastic range of Special Interest Groups and regional Branches, to run events and keep members at the forefront of navigation debate.
  • Runs targeted events and international conferences, highlighting the hot issues, the best research and leading activity in the navigation industry.
  • Publishes the world-renowned Journal of Navigation quarterly, featuring the best new academic research in navigation.
  • Publishes Navigation News, the popular bimonthly magazine covering all aspects of navigation.
  • Runs competitions to promote navigation in all areas - TopNav for general aviators, New Navigators to give navigation students a chance to show their skills to industry, Young Navigators to inspire an interest in navigation in young people etc.
  • Works closely with international bodies including the International Association of Institutes of Navigation (IAIN),  the European Group of Institutes of Navigation (EUGIN), the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) to determine policy and best practice in the world of navigation.
  • Houses the Cundall Library of Navigation - the UK's leading navigation-specific library of books and resources - which is open to the public, and from which Members can borrow.