- RINA is collaborating with Atal Solutions and key partners on an innovative retrofitting project aimed at making shipping more sustainable through advanced technologies.
- The project integrates cutting-edge solutions to reduce emissions, improve energy efficiency, and support compliance with environmental regulations.
- The retrofitting project has already modified four vessels in Istanbul, achieving fuel savings of at least 25% after a dry-docking period of approximately four weeks per vessel.
RINA, a global leader in inspection, certification, ship classification, and engineering consultancy, is serving as the classification society for Atal Solutions’ $123.7 million retrofitting project. This project aims to significantly reduce CO₂, SOₓ, and NOₓ emissions, delivering fuel savings of over 25% and making the existing fleet environmentally sustainable, according to the report published by RINA.
Validating Emission Reductions and Energy Savings
RINA has been appointed as the classification society responsible for plan approval, testing, and onboard commissioning of vessels retrofitted under Atal Solutions’ sustainability initiative. The company will oversee the design review and onboard testing of key systems, including CO₂ capture and closed-loop scrubbers in compliance with MARPOL regulations, as well as air lubrication systems, whose benefits contribute to a ship’s EEXI (Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index).
RINA will also validate emission and power savings and verify the installation of essential onboard technologies such as shore power connections, power monitoring systems, and upgraded lighting. Moreover, RINA will ensure the safety and integrity of the retrofit design while qualifying the projected reductions in CO₂, SOₓ, and NOₓ emissions, as well as improvements in energy and fuel consumption, all in line with the EU Emission Trading System (ETS) and FuelEU Maritime regulations.
Innovations and RINA’s Commitment to Maritime Sustainability
Key innovations in the project include advanced CO₂ capture systems and closed-loop scrubbers that significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air lubrication systems to improve hull efficiency. Dex QM—a marine lubricant that decreases oil consumption while improving energy savings. Modern electrical systems have been integrated to further reduce overall energy consumption.
Pino Spadafora, Marine Market Development Vice President at RINA, expressed enthusiasm about collaborating with Atal Solutions, Damen Shipyards Group, Blue Astra Maritime Shipping, and other leading partners on the initiative. Spadafora highlighted RINA’s pride in contributing to a viable, forward-looking response to the industry’s environmental challenges. He also noted that RINA brings deep expertise from various sectors affected by the global push for sustainability, with a strong commitment to driving real change in maritime operations.
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Source: RINA
