The inspection, certification and engineering consultation company RINA has now unveiled a new service sector dedicated specifically to superyacht clients with vessels from 40-180 metres in length. Utilising RINA's vast experience within the maritime sector, MAXIMA will support clients with specialist expertise, services.
Speaking at the launch of RINA MAXIMA at the Monaco Yacht Show Giosuè Vezzuto, Executive Vice President Marine of RINA, said, “MAXIMA was born from our deep understanding of the current needs of the superyacht sector, which, like other areas of the marine industry, is undergoing a profound transformation driven by decarbonisation and digitalisation. The MAXIMA service profile will help owners, designers, and operators navigate rules and guidelines for the design and certification of increasingly complex superyacht systems and the growing variety of leisure activities these vessels have onboard”. 
"RINA MAXIMA is based on five key pillars, and is tailored specifically for custom built superyachts over 40-metres that are breaking new ground in the yachting industry. We recognise that at this time in the industry, owners have higher expectations in terms of sustainability, technology and innovation and we have built a team of experts that will help those owners and the shipyards to properly certify and support these builds."
The pillars are as follows;
1) Specialised experts with the highest qualifications
RINA MAXIMA has set up a dedicated team of highly qualified experts. Reinforcing custom superyacht Plan Approval centres in Italy,Turkey and Northern Europe and Asia. Not only this, but we have teams that can support owner's in any language across the globe, meaning we are highly accessible.
We have also established regular training programmes with the major flag administrations; EG A / REG B, Marshall Islands or Malta Yacht codes, to streamline the process for each applicable code.
2) Digitalisation of the full lifecycle of the yacht
RINA can deliver, through RINA Digital solutions, services in the most effective and efficient manner possible, by fully digitising the entire construction, engineering and approval process. For the first time designers will be able to immediately upload renders and designs to the system online, which can then be approved by one of our team without paper ever having had to change hands.
Not only is this system vastly more efficient, it is also better for the environment and better for the clients.
3) Core services for safety, comfort and security
With the question of safety and security always having been at the core of RINA's work, RINA MAXIMA's services will be supported by RINA Marine Consulting, to include;
Cyber Security By Design - A consultancy that can help ensure your superyacht is cyber secure even before it leaves the drawing board. Then, it’s about monitoring security onboard with a dedicated team.
Noise and vibration assessment - RINA is known for its expertise in this field and can assist both with measurement and prediction - giving comfort to designers of large and ambitious custom projects. When it comes to assessments, technicians are equipped with innovative tools, to take the most accurate readings.
4) Decarbonisation and Sustainability
RINA is supporting the widespread adoption of revolutionary alternative fuels, like hydrogen and methanol, that are now becoming commonplace in the most innovative custom-yacht designs.
In addition to the core certification services boosted by fuel-specific set of rules and guidelines, RINA MAXIMA, through RINA Marine Consulting, can use its expertise from other sectors, not least the energy industry, to advise clients from an engineering and design standpoint.
5) Shared-Platform Ship Model Approval
RINA MAXIMA is bringing a new approach to the Plan Approval process that allows a more efficient collaboration between the designer and the RINA technician.
This pioneering software enables designers and builders to literally build a ‘digital twin’ of their yacht, ensuring rapid reference facilities and efficient approval. Users can upload and work simultaneously on the 3D model or 2D plans of the yacht.
The yachting industry has been moving from strength to strength, and 2021 demonstrated the continued enthusiasm for yachting with one of the best years in record for the market. One of the most pervasive conversations within yachting at this time is the discussion around sustainability and decarbonisation and RINA will continue to support the sector by providing rules and guidelines for design, and certification for systems linked to alternative fuels.
The MAXIMA service profile incorporates a wide range of digital solutions, including SERTICA, one of the leading fleet management software packages in the commercial maritime sector which will now be applied to the yachting industry. Along with the benefits of digitalisation, which include increased efficiency and safety, comes the challenge of cybersecurity. MAXIMA has a clear focus on protection of assets in this area, including packages such as “Cyber Security and Vulnerability Assessment”, which verifies that a vessel’s communication network is secure.
Vezzuto added, “We continue to grow in the superyacht sector and have a keen focus on new technologies and innovation, areas where RINA is particularly strong. MAXIMA is based on our long experience in shipping and covers areas from alternative fuels to cybersecurity. As this sector continues to embrace increasingly advanced solutions and technologies, MAXIMA will support owners, designers and operators and help transfer our expertise to support them in meeting the challenges of the future”.