Peter Contraros Award
This Annual Student Award was established in 2022 in honour and memory of Peter Contraros for his contribution to the aim and values of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects.
It is to be awarded to the best nominated paper on the Strength, Safety or Reliability of Marine Structures, including but not limited to the application of structural rules, the historical development of such rules and analysis of events that stipulated their development, innovations and use of new materials, corrosion, fatigue, or other relevant subjects.
Who is eligible?
Individuals
Eligibility for the award need not be limited to membership in RINA.
The nominees should be undergraduate or postgraduate students whose research has pushed forward the boundaries of knowledge in the Strength/Safety/Reliability of Marine Structures and the related fields.
What you can win
Winning the RINA Award gives you recognition across the maritime sector and the chance to showcase your work to a global audience.
Award presented at the Annual Dinner
You'll receive your award at RINA’s Annual Dinner, attended by more than 300 maritime professionals, industry leaders, and academics.
Promotion on RINA’s platforms
Winners are highlighted on the RINA website and social media channels, giving your work strong visibility across the international community.
Feature in RINA publications
Your project may be included in The Naval Architect or other RINA magazines, helping your innovation reach a wider technical audience.
Opportunities to share your work
Winners may be invited to speak at RINA conferences or webinars, offering valuable exposure and networking opportunities.
Professional recognition
The award is a respected mark of achievement and can help strengthen your professional profile within the maritime industry.
Nominations
The nominated paper should be by an individual describing the research and its potential contribution to improving Strength, Safety or Reliability of Marine Structures.
The award will be made annually and will accept papers not older than 2 years.
Nominations should be made by emailing Please make sure to leave the exact contact details.
Deadline for submissions to be considered for 2026 is the 31st December 2025.
2025
Abdulkhaled Zareei
The submitted paper “Bulk Carriers Grounding Impact on Safety and Structural Integrity: An Investigation into Casualties and Incidents”. The paper investigates the impact of grounding incidents on the safety and structural integrity of large bulkcarriers and addresses the root causes, structural vulnerabilities, and proposed improvements.
2024
Dimitris G. Georgiadis
For innovative research on marine structures.