RINA support for new UAE class society

New society, Tasneef, was established in Abu Dhabi and plans to expand on a global scale.

Working in partnership with Tasneef, RINA will develop its technical and classification abilities to meet the needs of the region’s maritime industry, the UAE flag and international commercial shipping.

Andrea di Bella, area manager, RINA Group, Middle East, said: “We will work closely with Tasneef on a number of newbuilding projects and ships in service to develop their procedures and technical competence. We expect this to be the beginning of a long partnership as the UAE further expands its maritime interests.”

Rashed Alhebsi, head of the Establishment Committee of Tasneef, added: “Tasneef and RINA Group will support the region, which is becoming a world hub for the maritime industry where more than 60% of the world’s shipping either operate or pass, especially after establishing Khalifa Port which increases the shipping capacity of this region.”

He added: “We are currently finalising a portfolio of up to 44 classification projects in 2013 varying from new construction and ships in service to supporting the UAE Flag administration with thousands of statutory certifications.”