LRET helps fund the ship designers of tomorrow

A rising star in the world of environmentally conscious ship design has been awarded a £10,000 scholarship by The Lloyd's Register Educational Trust (LRET). Maggie Hayes, an MSc student studying Naval Architecture at UCL Mechanical Engineering, was presented with the award today by Michael Franklin, Director of The LRET. In 2000, The LRET generously committed to provide an annual ship design scholarship to a UCL student on the MSc course in Naval Architecture or Marine Engineering. Awarded on academic merit, the funds initially go towards course fees, with the remainder paid directly to the student. This year's scholarship marks the final award by The LRET through this scheme, and it is fitting that it has been made to a scholar whose vision for ship design is firmly set on the future. Maggie, who completed her undergraduate studies at the Stevens Institute of Technology in New Jersey, USA, before moving to UCL for her graduate programme, described herself as being 'incredibly honoured to receive this scholarship, because I know how stiff the competition was'. The focus of Maggie's work over the coming months will be designing an environmentally friendly cruise ship to counter the poor image often associated with the vessels and industry.