The two class societiessay the initial co-operationwill focus on yachts and ice class where they have specific strength andexpertise.

RINA plans to use itsexpertise with yachts, pleasure craft and passenger vessels to help RS approvespecific projects for that may operate in Russian waters or under the Russianflag

In return RS says it willwork with RINA to meet the needs of some of its clients for Arctic navigationand offshore operations, especially with respect to ice class andwinterization.