Catriona (Cat) Savage, Technical Assurance and Capability Director at international multi-disciplinary engineering and design consultancy BMT, is the first female President of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects (RINA).
Cat said of her appointment at the time, “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 in our community and demonstrating the breadth and depth of opportunity to the next generation;
• Thought leadership in innovation, environment and safety through our technical committees;
• Sharing knowledge and maintaining standards and excellence.
All of these contribute to the original purpose on which the institution was founded in 1860, to “advance the art and science of ship design” and this is as relevant today as it was then.”
Almost a year on, hear how RINA is stepping up to the challenge and Cat’s take n progress so far.
Cat joined RINA as a student at Southampton University and has been a member for over 25 years, fulfilling roles within RINA including Chair of the Membership Committee, member of Council, and a Trustee.
Cat is also Honorary Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at UCL (University College London).
