CORPORATE overview 1
1861 Establishment of Registro Italiano: the classification society Registro Italiano Navale was established in Genoa and united the regional fleets under a single flag to cover the risk of loss and damage to the hull and rigging of sailing vessels. In our first year of operations, the 13 RINA agencies classed 340 vessels.
1866 Consolidation and development: initial consolidation and development stage, with an exponential increase in our coverage of the Italian territory: five years after our establishment, the 49 RINA agencies classed 1,500 vessels.
1885 International expansion: an office in Shanghai was opened, a pioneering project that ushered in the international expansion policy.
1910 Registro Nazionale Italiano: merger of RINA with Registro Nazionale, a parallel and complementary register founded by the major shipping companies in collaboration with State representatives connected to the maritime industry. Chairmanship of Registro Nazionale Italiano was assigned in turn to representatives of the Genoa Chamber of Commerce and to the Chairman of the Consiglio Superiore della Marina Mercantile (Board of governors of the Italian Merchant Navy).
1915 - 1918 World War I: Maritime and merchant traffic was at a standstill, Registro Nazionale Italiano operations were reduced throughout the war period.
1919 International agreements: the first international agreements were signed with the British Corporation Register, the American Bureau of Shipping and Teikoku Kaiji Kyokai, for mutual representation in the respective countries and harmonization of the rules and regulations.
9 June 1921 New organizational structure: Registro Nazionale Italiano merged with Veritas Adriatico, successor to the Austro-Hungarian Veritas. From then on, Registro Navale was located in two different offices: administration remained in Genoa, and the registered office moved to Rome. The two technical departments – one in Genoa and one in Trieste – held jurisdiction over the Tyrrhenian and Adriatic seas respectively.
1940 - 1945 World War II: Sharp decline in maritime trade, accompanied by technical and logistical reorganization to cope with the new post-war demands.
1956 - 1960 New international agreements: new mutual agreements with other classification registers. RINA joined the International Institute of Welding (IIW), the International Standardization Organization (ISO), the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and the International Ship Structures Congress (ISSC). 2
1968 Foundation of IACS: RINA founded the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) with six other registers: American Bureau of Shipping, Bureau Veritas, Det Norske Veritas, Germanischer Lloyd, Lloyd’s Register of Shipping and Nippon Kaiji Kyokai.
1970 Entry into the industrial field: Registro Nazionale expanded its technical structure: a special group was formed to acquire and deliver industrial services, to cope with changing merchant marine needs corresponding to the rapid developments of associated industrial technology.
1999 Transfer to RINA S.p.A.: Registro Italiano Navale changed to RINA S.p.A., a joint-stock company set up in Genoa to perform assessments, inspections, certification and research into materials, projects, technologies, products and installations. The services delivered to the maritime market and to the other production sectors are consistent with national, EU and international laws, in fulfilment of undertakings assigned by public administrations or by other authorities.
1 January 2001 New internal organization: the organizational structure was overhauled: all the RINA S.p.A. operations were channeled to the Marine, Certification and Services and Industry divisions.
2009 RINA Services S.p.A.: RINA Services S.p.A. was established and all operations, licenses and accreditations dealing with classification, certification, test and inspections were transferred to RINA Services S.p.A.
2011 New acquisitions: D’Appolonia, Genoa-based company to which the engineering advisory services were adapted, and Simtex S.r.l., leading private certification body in Romania for the certification of company management systems and products were acquired.
2013 Multinational Group: RINA Group adopted a new structure, including the holding RINA S.p.A. and two business branches managed by RINA Services S.p.A. and D’Appolonia S.p.A. The latest acquisition of CSM Centro Sviluppo Materiali, leader in materials innovation, further enhanced RINA’s growth.
2014: New Financial Partner 3
Our VALUES Professionalism and integrity RINA Group delivers services aimed at improving the quality and safety of management systems, processes and products to organizations in every market and of any size. And professionalism is our added value: we provide skills of our personnel with rapid response times and the utmost integrity; we build a mutually trusting relationship with clients; we can understand their needs and generate common goals, aware of the contribution that we must all make to innovation and sustainable growth of the market.
People at the centre The people who work in RINA Group are at the centre of our operations: we respect their diversities, we invest in their training and professional development. We endeavour to set up a positive, receptive and relaxed work environment so that each and every person feels motivated and can contribute to improving the Group’s operations. We diversify our businesses, activities and operational areas, fully aware that professionalism and collaboration are essential in order to achieve the corporate goals. We acknowledge the importance of teamwork, confidently drawing on the wealth of skills and experience of our colleagues and making our own expertise available across the board.
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Our VALUES Environment, health and safety The adoption of measures to protect health, safety and the environment is a key element for market development. They are our priority and are relevant across all our activities, in full compliance with national and international legislation and standards, in addition to any specific agreements signed with the client. We contribute to the wellbeing of society; our services help improve the quality and safety of human life and environmental conservation for future generations. We expect conduct to be consistent with the law, the standards in force and the provisions established by the Group to guarantee our image, our reputation and the quality of our service.
Impartiality and objectivity RINA Group is conscious of its stakeholders’ expectations since it is aware of the value they acquire in its capacity to prevent offenses by its directors, employees, contractors, representatives, and business partners. All these individuals are required to adhere to a conduct set out in the Code of Ethics, which is based on values of professionalism and integrity, thus avoiding the risk of committing offenses and where impartiality is paramount. The need to be fair, and be perceived as such, is in the company’s DNA, and is vital for carrying out third- party conformity assessment activities. This has to be strictly satisfied in order to issue reliable certification. It is therefore essential to obtain and maintain the trust that decisions are based on objective evidence of conformity (or non-conformity), and are not influenced by other interests or other parties. 5
OVERVIEW
With a history going back over 150 years, RINA is a global corporation: our skills benefit businesses all over the world, our mission is to support their growth by setting up relations as a real partnership.
For our Group, partnership means aligning our work with the client’s goals. It means acting together for the same ends and driven by the same motivations. It means investing in teamwork by highly qualified resources that we develop with extensive training totaling around 155,000 hours a year, in the full knowledge that personal and professional growth are the strength of our Group.
The companies in our Group operate in five Business areas: Marine, Energy, Business Assurance, Transport and Infrastructures, and IFIs, Banks & Investors, proposing innovation, environment and sustainability- based solutions.
Our services are set up to boost the potential of our partners; our goal is to make organizations more competitive in their markets of reference and to ensure that they operate as efficiently and sustainably as possible across every stage of their business activity. 6
OVERVIEW
To guarantee complete transparency and independence of our activities, services of RINA are organized and managed in two separate and independent branches, where specific companies operate:
nn E-Services (Engineering): design, engineering consultancy, operations and maintenance are assigned to D’Appolonia S.p.A. and to its subsidiaries.
nn TIC-Services (Testing Inspection Certification): ship classification, system, product and personnel certification, testing and inspections are assigned to RINA Services S.p.A. and to its subsidiaries.
With the formation of this international, multidisciplinary group, RINA S.p.A. is now the Group’s holding company. 7
GLOBAL NETWORK RINA’s presence in the world
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We have more than 163 offices in 57 countries, with an operational network of over 2,500 employees, whose hard work helped generate a turnover of 294 million Euros in 2013. 9
WHAT is E?
Engineering activities are mainly characterized by the application of scientific principles to conceive, design, build, maintain and decommission structures, devices, materials, systems, and even processes.
RINA has built an outstanding team of engineers, consultants, designers, planners and specialists supporting Clients with package comprehensive services, in engineering consulting, design and operation and maintenance.
D’Appolonia, as engineering branch of RINA Group, operates successfully with public and private Customers, as well as banks and investors in the markets of Energy, Transport, Infrastructures and Industry. D’Appolonia provides a wide range of services such as conceptual and feasibility studies, specialistic and detail design, project management consulting, site engineering and operation & maintenance management. In addition, we offer technical capabilities to cover all aspects related to the environment, health and safety, geosciences and innovation for specific applications. D’Appolonia has a unique commitment to providing technically sound and cost-effective engineering services. We develop close working relationships with Clients to understand the specifics of the complex environments in which we operate.
Logmarin Advisors is the specialized company in shipping logistics and supply chain design for dry bulk commodities. It provides broad-based consultancy and experienced ideas to tailor-made innovative solutions for the specific needs of Clients, addressing environmental and commercial issues on site, at every stage of the Marine Supply Chain. As a Company we are entrusted with a vast range of assignments from multi-disciplinary developments spanning several years to smaller, but equally important projects. 10
WHAT is WHAT is E? TIC?
Within RINA, TIC stands for Test, Inspection, Certification: a set of solutions targeting organizations that operate in every market area to certify the quality, safety and durability of their performance. We work with organizations on their path to growth, to help them become more competitive; we give our partners the opportunity to verify the safety of their processes, assets and products through a third-party independent body, operating in Marine, Energy, Business Assurance, Transport and Infrastructures business. In order to guarantee its third-party independent status, RINA operates in this context through independent companies equipped with the specific know-how required in their target markets.
RINA Services embraces the historical know-how of RINA, and it has the ongoing task of classifying, inspecting and certifying processes, people and products and testing. Certification in the agri-food sector is carried out by the Group’s TIC branch Agroqualità S.p.A. that is particularly active in protecting and certifying Italian-made products, while the TIC branch ICIC S.p.A. is specialized in the certification of construction companies at national level. Testing activities are also performed by two RINA Services facilities, the RINALab Test Laboratory and the RINA Railway LAB for railway signaling tests and by three subsidiaries, ITA S.p.A., LAB21 S.A. and Studio Sperimentale Metalsiderurgico (SSM S.r.l.).
ITA and LAB21 operate in the food, no food, cosmetics, water, air and environmental testing sectors; their laboratories, facilities and the know-how of their technical experts make them the perfect partners for major retailers and producers. SSM specializes in the quality control of materials; it is authorized by Italian and international inspection bodies to carry out mechanical and technical tests and analyses of materials. Inspection activities are provided not only through RINA Services but also through RINA Check S.r.l., an inspection body operating in the sector of construction, civil engineering in general and its corresponding systems, as well as in the area of industrial plant engineering. 11
BUSINESS
Our investments in highly qualified resources and ongoing professional development mean we can provide strategic support to enterprises. In turn, they can guarantee the highest levels of quality, innovation, sustainability and safety in their management systems, plant and production processes, as well as their personnel, products and services.
Our activities are planned and delivered by independent companies, each one with its own governance and resources, in compliance with the principles and regulations relevant to the various markets. 12 Environmentainability & Sust
MARINE BUSINESS energy
BUSINESS ASSURANCE
TRANSPORT & INFRASTRUCTURES
IFIS, BANKS and INVESTORS
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MARINE
Marine, a complicated and extremely diversified world that shares common processes: design, construction, commissioning and maintenance of vessels with many different purposes.
The Marine business operators are committed to guaranteeing the highest standards of quality and efficiency, which in an increasingly demanding market must take into account the safety of people and goods, defending property and protecting the environment.
Designing, constructing, managing and dismantling cruise ships, merchant ships, ferries, yachts, military vessels and offshore facilities require innovative, reliable technological solutions to handle the specific needs of the single market segments, achieving excellence and high levels of sustainability.
RINA, which originates from one of the world’s biggest ship classification societies, has extended its skill sets to a range of services available to the key players in this business. The widespread international presence supporting the life-cycle of each individual asset, together with the innovative solutions that are proposed to partners, constitutes a tangible added value.
RINA is among the best performing classification societies in PSC (Port State Control) statistics worldwide. It provides services on a global scale but still retains its capacity to offer solutions that take into account the specific needs of the Client. 14
MARINE
From initial design appraisal and construction surveillance to ship management and port interface, the focus of RINA SERVICES is to assure owners and shipyards of the safety and quality standards set by the shipping industry. In addition to traditional classification of merchant ships, the Company also offers technical services, yacht and naval ship classification.
Today, the Group’s Clients are designers, shipyards, shipowners, which are followed along the entire life- cycle of the ship from its design to its recycling. To ensure that customers receive the prompt service for which RINA is renowned, the global network of offices has been expanded thus establishing a comprehensive and strategic geographical presence to provide quality and a rapid response time.
Thanks to its considerable experience in the cruise sector, today RINA plays an important role in the yacht industry, offering fast and highly valued services to shipowners and shipyards during construction and while in service. Its special expertise in yachts makes it the global leader in mega-yacht classification and certification.
RINA has a dedicated approach to the classification of naval ships and fast patrol vessels and can provide extensive support both to navies and shipyards with activities ranging from R&D to rule development and training of technical staff, from pre-contractual services to plan approval and surveillance during construction and operational life, through specially qualified technical staff.
Owners can use the Company services at the most suitable level, enhanced further by training, making them fully aware of what they are doing and why. 15
Energy
The cornerstone of the Energy business markets is achieving certain strategic goals: continuous and efficient production, energy efficiency, environmental safeguard and human life protection.
The exploitation of deep water and unconventional energy fields, the production of new energy, the extension of the production life of existing structures and the economic growth in terms of sustainability are now the drivers of these markets: a constantly growing business characterized by new technological challenges that require innovative, bespoke and reliable solutions.
Investments need prompt, far-sighted decisions in order to fully exploit the opportunities to reduce costs and further improve the safety, accessibility, duration and performance of every asset: that is when major companies rely on the skills and experience of RINA’s teams.
RINA Energy teams operate successfully in the fields of Oil & Gas, Petrochemical and Power Generation.
The Oil & Gas market is extremely complex and players are forced to continuously search for innovation at every business stage in order to maintain and increase competitiveness: from design to construction, commissioning to maintenance, production to distribution.
The lynchpin of Power Generation development is the efficient use of energy resources, a crucial challenge that takes in the entire life-cycle of each and every asset. 16
Through the companies in the RINA Group, which operate separately whilst respecting the regulations applicable to the various business sectors, we develop a common approach based on a strong, close working relationship with our partners, to adapt our skills to their specific needs, providing a full, diversified range of high added value services.
In these markets, RINA provides effective services all over the world and, besides the leading position in Italy, holds significant market positions worldwide.
As a result of wide experience gained in major energy projects, RINA is able to raise the level of awareness involving key stakeholders in order to secure investment, enhance better-informed decision- making, and ensure compliance with effective legislation and regulations.
To secure investment it is necessary to minimize the technical and financial risks and choose the most appropriate solution from the very beginning. This produces higher profitability in the long term, reduces risks to the lowest possible level, and provides the flexibility to modify the project should circumstances change.
The huge project experience which RINA has gained ensures that it has the ability to apply “lessons learned” to new projects, giving it a clear idea how to start, which issues to consider, and where and when to deliver.
Essential parameters have to be considered from a technical point of view, but these are not the only issues. The decision-making process also has to take into account financial considerations throughout the project duration such as capex and opex, social impact in terms of environment perception, and security and local content. 17 BUSINESS ASSURANCE
Business Assurance develops and offers certification, inspection, validation, verification and testing services in specific market sectors, such as those related to agriculture-food, building, transport, industry, energy, services to the public and to companies as well as focusing on transversal issues such as the environment, climate change, sustainability, corporate governance and safety.
The certification services, provided in compliance with national and international standards, relate to management systems, processes, products, personnel and projects in the voluntary, regulatory and mandatory fields; in the latter case, RINA is a body notified for the main EU directives for the issue of CE marking and accredited by the pertinent accreditation bodies. Moreover, RINA has always aimed to offer a portfolio of comprehensive and wide-ranging services, through certification schemes and control instruments intended to meet the needs of the various sectors.
The aim is to offer solutions to Clients which will assist them along their development path, increasing their competitiveness and their profits, reducing their costs and improving their efficiency. Business Assurance pursues this goal by using highly qualified personnel, able to adapt their know-how to the Client’s characteristics and continuously updated as regards regulatory and technological developments in the different sectors of interest.
In a world where the focus is more and more on environmental and sustainability issues, Business Assurance responds with a complete range of services, covering certification, validation and verification of greenhouse gas reduction projects, energy efficiency studies, monitoring, activities and services included in green and blue bioeconomy strategies, as well as certification services in the medical sector. 18
The business philosophy adopted is well-suited to a strategic sector for the national economy such as the agricultural-food sector, whose growth is mainly linked to companies’ ability to place excellent products on the market which are linked to the history and traditions of their area of origin and which enhance the originality, healthfulness and genuineness of Made in Italy products. Business Assurance meets these needs by offering a wide range of services covering guarantee of origin, product quality, traceability and food safety management. Every service is adapted to each stage of the production chain, to enable all the operators in the chain to establish a relationship of trust, transparency and safety with Clients and Consumers.
Moreover, RINA also controls some laboratories in Italy and North Africa, highly specialised in product and material testing; the tests range from fire resistance and reaction tests to final testing, chemical, metallographic and mechanical analyses of metal, plastic and composite materials, non destructive tests, chemical-physical, microbiological and sensory analyses in the agricultural-food sector.
RINA can thus act as global partner for Clients as well as for all the various counterparts it interacts with, in order to pursue a common development and achieve innovative results. Thanks to its reference role in the most authoritative bodies (UNI, CEI, ISO, CISQ Federation, CONFORMA, IQNET, CEOC, IFIA) and to its operational efficiency, borne out by the numerous recognitions received, RINA represents a sound guarantee for both Clients and the market. 19
TRANSPORT & INFRASTRUCTURES
The Transport & Infrastructures business covers the markets connected to public works, buildings, logistics and the transport of goods and people.
The sector players consolidate their competiveness through quality, observance of timeframes and budgets, innovation and sustainability. The growing demand for innovative, efficient and reliable technological solutions is fundamental for keeping production and management standards at top levels.
RINA’s independent companies offer all the Transport & Infrastructure business markets high added value solutions, which can count on a multidisciplinary approach and the various skill sets and experience gained over time.
Our highly qualified staff provides a wide range of integrated services and considering the criteria of innovation and low environmental impact, their final goal is to improve the quality of life.
Transport and logistics operators need to guarantee continuity of services in a highly efficient and sustainable context, at each step: from the design to the construction of transport networks and logistic systems, from certification and authorization through to start-up, from technical back-up to maintenance of assets. 20
Its thorough knowledge of the processes comprising the value chain of the transport industry gives RINA the expertise required to develop personalized and long-lasting services and make organizations more competitive, both in public and private fields. To achieve this objective, RINA exploits the unique experience of its operators in the Transport & Logistics sector.
The infrastructures and real estate business covers one of the largest market areas in the world. A scenario of sustainable urban development that includes the widest range of building types: housing and commercial buildings, the hotel and tourism sector, public real estate and heritage property, culture and entertainment buildings.
RINA competencies in the fields of geotechnical, transport and environmental engineering are naturally integrated with civil and industrial engineering through dedicated project management teams in order to perform activities such as technical assistance and procurement.
RINA services in this field are based on a multidisciplinary approach and range from project verification and supervision to project monitoring, quality control and assistance on financial issues. Their aim is understanding and dealing with all aspects of human life and activities within the construction environment. 21
IFIs, BANKS AND INVESTORS
Within the RINA Group, and specifically within D’Appolonia S.p.A., IFIs (International Financial Institutions), Banks & Investors is a unique business market whose competences and strategies are dedicated to a wide range of sectors. Thanks to the new Group structure, this market can rely upon the integration of specific competencies and qualified experiences within D’Appolonia.
This market is structured to provide highly qualified technical and management-integrated advisory services to key players and directly to IFIs, Equator Principles Banks, Export Credit Agencies (ECAs), Equity Funds, Investors and International Donors, throughout the whole project finance investment process, up to project completion/operation.
Complex permitting, compliance and enforcement programs expose companies and investors at risk regarding strict liability actions. As a result of these programs and increasing public awareness, Sponsors and Operators design and plan project development and operation to ensure compliance with the relevant international standards with the aim of operating to minimize the potential consequences of violations of environmental laws, social requirements, good practices and regulations. 22
IFIs, BANKS AND INVESTORS
Our team of experts can provide support during project development from feasibility through design up to implementation in Technical, Market, Insurance, HSSE-Energy and Technical Due Diligences and audits. In turn this safeguards the project financial structure prior to and post financial close, in supporting IFIs on HSSE-Energy policies, standards, guideline development and updates, as well as providing the necessary technical engineering and financial advisory services for transportation, renewable and infrastructure projects.
Part of this market’s core business is also represented by the technical assistance to projects funded by international Donors. Recently, the Group has been awarded several technical assistance projects funded by the European Commission (EuropeAid) and the World Bank Group, thus gaining a growing reputation in the market. Donor-funded projects represent a unique chance to develop synergies with key economic and political players of emerging markets, and to potentially channel a wider range of services provided by the Group.
The innovative approach and the constant development of new expertise, together with the capacity to support and cooperate with the other business markets of the Group in Project financing initiatives, is one of the key strengths of this market.
From a geographical standpoint, although we have been operating worldwide, the Balkans, Turkey, Eastern Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa, the Far East and Australasia represent the area of our core business while North Africa, Central Asia and South America represent the target for the near future. 23 FOCUS ON ENVIRONMENT & sustainability
The increased awareness of environmental issues has driven enterprises and institutions into making sustainability a priority company goal.
As things stand right now, the development of management and production processes that take into account effective support for sustainable development - as well as lower environmental impact - should not be seen as a restriction but rather as a real opportunity for organizations to boost their competitive advantage, comply with the laws in force and improve their image with Clients and stakeholders.
RINA pays more and more attention to the environment and sustainability, both in the management of in-house processes and in the services it offers to its partners. The environmental performance of organizations is most efficient with responsible use of resources (fuel and raw materials) and with the use of renewable energy: the goal of their commitment to sustainability is to really contribute to improving the quality of life.
RINA Companies provide a full range of engineering and certification services and related fieldwork for projects involving environmental and social impact assessments, renewable energy development including innovative technological solutions for waste management and resource valorization, sustainability assessment, energy and resource efficiency studies, environmental monitoring, and health and environmental risk assessment. 24 FOCUS ON ENVIRONMENT & sustainability
Services are offered to support the client in the entire project life-cycle phases: different stages of projects, assistance during the financing phase, site assessment investigation, construction and remediation, as needed in the industrial sectors, as well as in marine, oil & gas, energy production and transmission, civil/traffic/maritime infrastructures and renewable technologies.
The certification services are provided by RINA Services. The certification procedure, in which a third party gives written assurance that a project, a product, a system complies with specified requirements, is a tool of great economic and social utility. Thanks to these services in fact, organizations can, in addition or alternatively, prove they adopt a responsible approach to environment by reducing GHG emissions and fighting climate change, prepare themselves for the legislation of tomorrow, decrease the need for audits by the Authorities, respect the mandatory requirements, obtain credits from emission reductions that can be sold in the carbon market and get incentives from Governments. 25
FOCUS ON INNOVATION
Innovation is the lynchpin of competitiveness for every organization. Research and development activities to innovate products, processes and services by applying ground-breaking technologies and business models is an essential added value for enterprises intending to respond rapidly and effectively to the increased, wide- ranging needs of a constantly evolving market.
The RINA Group places innovation at the centre of its services: our goal is to improve the performance of our customers, to ensure that they grow in the reference markets and foster new business opportunites. Our support in the identification and exploitation of efficient technologies and production methods has a dual purpose: to ensure the take-up of innovative products and services by customers as well as provide added value to stakeholders at every stage of the value chain, to improve the quality of life, since innovative and resource efficient processes bring benefits to the wider public and to the communities where the organizations operate. 26
FOCUS ON INNOVATION
Based on this cross-sectorial experience, the RINA companies act throughout the whole value and innovation chains to support their Clients in the development of sustainable, affordable and multifunctional products, processes and services. RINA’s multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work closely with small businesses and large multinationals to complement their knowledge with world-class expertise and technology.
The activities of RINA also involve the entire production and supply chain of materials innovation and related technologies through the company CSM – Centro Sviluppo Materiali.
This is a research centre of excellence and leader in highly specialized services: from basic research, networking with universities and public research bodies, to the design and engineering of process/ product/component systems, the development of pilot, demonstration, and industrial scale prototypes, process/plant automation.
Furthermore, CSM deals with problems involved in the realization, reliability, safety and control of components and structures including those connected with energy, waste valorization and recycling of high value materials. 27
FOCUS ON TRAINING SERVICES
Creative training proposals and concrete solutions to meet the needs of the Clients are the heart of the RINA values and goals.
RINA is involved in the design and organization of training projects to support the growth and development of all operators who are fully aware of the competitive advantages than can be achieved by a sophisticated human resources training path.
RINA operates and interacts directly with all stakeholder representatives - whether they are governance bodies, institutions or companies - offering training courses based on in-depth studies on strategic topics.
RINA’s methodological training approach consists of supporting the clients to boost their corporate culture through innovative tailor-made initiatives such as teambuilding, teamwork and strategic workshops. The aim is to share the intentions and expectations with the Client before entering the classroom and perform training in a stimulating and engaging way. 28
FOCUS ON TRAINING SERVICES
The courses are intended for skilled personnel, wishing to further their knowledge on a specific subject or field, as well as for postgraduates at the beginning of their professional career, wishing to complement their academic skills with advanced training in several sectors.
The distinctive value of the training programs is rooted in the vast experience and know-how that RINA has gained as a global player. The range of courses on offer guarantees a comprehensive preparation on Quality, Environment, Occupational Health & Safety, Security, Social Accountability, Food Safety, International Shipping Regulations, Shipbuilding, Operations and Management, Fleet Management, Specific Vessel Type, Energy Saving and Information Technology.
In the marine field especially, RINA develops and offers training courses through the RINA Training Centres based in various countries. These focus on matters such as shipboard, coating, ship-type specifics and similar areas and the relevant courses are organized principally through in-house and shipboard training courses.
The approach involving knowledge transfer, skills development, addressing lines of approach and the creation of value for both people and companies alike are RINA’s mission and contribution to responding to continuous and new market challenges. 29
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RINA today is a vast repository of skills and expertise delivering real benefits to industries across the globe. In order to guarantee full transparency throughout the Group’s activities, the services are organised and delivered by independent companies and any potential conflict is carefully assessed.
RINA S.p.A. is the Group’s holding company which provides staff services to the operating companies of the Group.
Within the Group, services related to testing, inspection, certification, verification and classification are provided by RINA SERVICES S.p.A. and its subsidiaries.
Engineering and consultancy services are supplied by D’Appolonia S.p.A. and its subsidiaries with the specialised support of Logmarin Advisors S.r.l. and Polaris S.r.l.
Other companies forming part of the RINA Group are: SOA RINA S.p.A., SOGEA S.C.aR.L., ITA - Istituto Tecnologie Avanzate S.r.l., LAB21 S.A., ICIC S.p.A., Tecnolab S.r.l., SSM S.r.l., Centro Sviluppo Materiali S.p.A. via Corsica 12 - 16128 Genova - Italy Elefo ph. +39 010 53851 - [email protected]
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