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What's new across the RIN

GNSS Vulnerabilities and Solutions 2010
05/09/2010

This four-day event follows the success of three previous events held in Baska, Croatia, and aims to gather GNSS experts and focuses ...more


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 .

About Us

The Royal Institute of Navigation (RIN) is a learned society with charitable status. Formed in 1947, its aims have always been threefold:

  • 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.

Navigation encompasses the science, the technology and the practice of getting from A-B on land, in the air, on seas and rivers, and in space. The RIN exists to study, to practice and to inform the public about one of the broadest and most diverse subjects in the world.

In 2007, in recognition of the importance of its work, the RIN was granted a Royal Charter by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

To learn more about the work of the RIN, read our Aims and Objectives page.