Italians surge forward with focus on environment and sharing strengths.

Publication: Europe Intelligence Wire

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COPYRIGHT 2006 Financial Times Ltd.

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ITALIAN classification society Rina set itself two key aims in 2005.

The first was to extend existing expertise on environmental issues. The second was to seek co-operation arrangements through which it could share its strengths.

This dual strategy clearly paid off on both for the passengership and chemtanker specialist.

Among the highlights of last year, Rina worked with China Classification Society to improve the quality of Chinese shipyards, expanded globally in warship construction, launched a series of environmental technology...

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