RINA appoints first female president

Catriona Savage is BMT’s Technical Assurance and Capability Director, and also honorary professor at University College London Mechanical Engineering Department.

”I have been a member of RINA for over 25 years since I joined as a student at Southampton University. RINA is an organisation I feel very passionate about and since then I have been Chair of the Membership Committee, a member of Council, and a Trustee,” said Savage.

”RINA has an exciting future, with the foundations being built today in development of our digital tools and online presence for the benefit of all our members and the wider maritime community. Alongside this, I intend that my term as president will see an institution that leads the way in some of the most important issues facing the maritime industry worldwide, including diversity, thought leadership, sharing knowledge and maintaining standards.”

Guy Tomlinson, Programmes Director at BMT, said: ”Cat’s appointment as RINA President is a well-deserved reflection of her long-standing expertise and commitment within this professional community.”

Savage takes over from Maurizio d’Amico, who stands down after two years.