RINA Rules

1. These publications are only available in Italian
2. Bilingual edition (Italian / English)
3. The 1973 edition is still in force for life saving appliances not subject to the provisions of SOLAS 1974/83
4. These publications are only available in English
5. The 1996 edition is still in force for life saving appliances not subject to the provisions of the European Directive 96/98/EC as amended (Marine Equipment Directive)
6. Publications with this note are available, subject to registration in the Marine Member Area at the following link https://www.rina.org/en/services/marine-applications (registration is free)

• RC/C. 17E General contract conditions governing system, product and personnel certification ⁽²⁾
• RC/C. 50 Rules for the use of the RINA certification logo ⁽²⁾


• RC/C. 130 RINA Certification general rules - Annex I


• How to submit complaints, observations and appeals

• How to submit complaints, observations and appeals
• How to submit complaints, observations and appeals: internal procedure

All RINA marine rules are available, subject to registration in the Marine Member Area, at the following link https://membermarine.rina.org/content/mno/ (registration is free).

Our Member Area Marine provides access to regulatory documentation such as RINA Rules and Circulars, RINA Marine Notices (MNOs) and the RINA publication IMO Conventions Codes and Amendments listing new IMO rules requirements coming in to force according to the ship type.

SOFTWARE

Leonardo Hull

The product includes:

• Three dimensional FEM analysis Software package for the structural analysis of a ship by means of FEM direct calculations. A dedicated modeller and post-processor with RINA Rules load definition and checks for yielding, buckling, fatigue is included
• Section and bulkhead scantlings Software package to check ship transverse sections and bulkheads, including fatigue and ultimate strength checks of structural details
• Bulk carrier safety An easy tool for the structural assessment of bulk carriers according to the SOLAS and IACS requirements

 

Leonardo Propulsion

The product includes:

• Shaftline Calculation of torsional vibrations for propulsion or generation plants, including RINA Rule check
• Crankshaft Check of crankshaft according to RINA Rules
• Propeller Software package to check of propeller according to RINA Rules
• Shrink-fit Generalized shrink and force fitting calculations in accordance to RINA Rules

 

Leonardo Hull 2D - Charter Yachts

The product includes:

• LH2D-CHY a structural check tool for Charter Yachts built in steel or aluminium

 

Pleasure Craft EC Assessment

The product includes:

• CE-STAB for stability assessment tool - according to ISO 12217-1/2/3

• CE-STAB-I for inclining experiment tool

• CE-STAB-M for meteorological criterion tool

• CE-STAB-S for wind stiffness verification tool
• STR-DIP for structural check tool for hulls in composite material, steel and aluminium alloy
• SCW for small craft windows assessment tool - according to ISO 12216

 

and the following check lists as well:

• Fire Protection - ISO 9094 - 1

• Fire Protection - ISO 9094 - 2

• Bilge Pumping System - ISO 15083

• Toilet Waste Retention System - ISO 8099

• Permanently Installed Fuel System - ISO 10088

• Liquified Petroleum GAS (LPG) System - ISO 10239

• Man Overboard and Recovery - ISO 15085

 

Leonardo piping and pressure vessels

The product includes:

• Boiler and pressure vessels - according to RINA Rules

• Hydraulic oil cylinder - according to RINA Rules

• RC/C. 136 Rules for the certification of mobility management service in compliance with ARVAL Premium Center

REGISTER BOOK

Register Book ⁽⁴⁾

• Available on the web upon registration at https://www.leonardoinfo.com/LibroRegistro
• For further information on how to get our technical software, please contact: staff.communications@rina.org
• For technical issues concerning our software, please contact: technical.software@rina.org or the fax number +39 010 5351542

 

RULES

Rules for the classification of ships

• REP. 1/E Part A - Classification and Surveys ⁽⁴⁾⁽⁶⁾


• REP. 2/E Part B - Hull and Stability (3 booklets) ⁽⁴⁾⁽⁶⁾
• REP. 3/E Part C - Machinery, Systems and Fire Protection (2 booklets) ⁽⁴⁾⁽⁶⁾
• REP. 4/E Part D - Materials and welding ⁽⁴⁾⁽⁶⁾


• REP. 5/E Part E - Service Notations (3 booklets) ⁽⁴⁾⁽⁶⁾


• REP. 6/E Part F - Additional class notations (2 booklets) ⁽⁴⁾⁽⁶⁾
• REP. 7/E Common Structural Rules for Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers ⁽⁴⁾⁽⁶⁾

 

Rules for the classification of naval ships

• REM. 1/E Part A - Classification and Surveys ⁽⁴⁾⁽⁶⁾


• REM. 2/E Part B - Hull and Stability (3 Booklets) ⁽⁴⁾⁽⁶⁾
• REM. 3/E Part C - Machinery, Systems and Fire Protection (2 Booklets) ⁽⁴⁾⁽⁶⁾
• REM. 4/E Part D - Service Notations ⁽⁴⁾⁽⁶⁾


• REM. 5/E Part E - Additionals Class Notations ⁽⁴⁾⁽⁶⁾
• REM. 6/E Rules for the Classification of Existing Naval Ships ⁽⁴⁾⁽⁶⁾
• REM. 7/E Rules for the Certification of Combat System Physical Integration ⁽⁴⁾⁽⁶⁾

 

Rules for special ships and units

• RES. 1 Rules for the construction and classification of yachts of 5,5 metres international rating class ⁽¹⁾
• RES. 6/E Rules for the classification of pleasure yachts ⁽⁴⁾⁽⁶⁾
• RES. 7/E Rules for the classification of floating docks ⁽⁴⁾⁽⁶⁾
• RES. 8 Rules for the construction and classification of racing sailing boats of 12 metres - 6 metres international rating class ⁽¹⁾
• RES. 13/E Rules for loading and unloading arrangements and for other lifting appliances on board ships ⁽⁶⁾
• RES. 15/E Rules for the classification of underwater units ⁽⁶⁾
• RES. 18 Rules for masting and rigging of sailing ships ⁽²⁾⁽⁶⁾
• RES. 19/E Rules for the classification of inland waterway ships and for conformity to Directive 2006/87/EC ⁽⁴⁾⁽⁶⁾
• RES. 20 Rules for the construction and maintenance of the quality standard of Italian Port Authority Vessels (Corpo delle Capitanerie di Porto) ⁽¹⁾
• RES. 21/E Rules for the classification of High Speed Craft (applicable to craft constructed on or after 1 July 2002) ⁽⁴⁾⁽⁶⁾
• RES. 22/E Rules for the classification of ships with reinforced plastic, aluminium alloy or wooden hull ⁽⁶⁾
• RES. 23/E Rules for the classification of yachts designed for commercial use ⁽⁴⁾⁽⁶⁾
• RES. 24/E Rules for the classification of Fast Patrol Vessels ⁽⁴⁾⁽⁶⁾
• RES. 25/E Rules for the classification of Offshore Units operating in the Caspian Sea and similar areas ⁽⁴⁾⁽⁶⁾
• RES. 26/E Rules for the classification of Offshore Support Vessels ⁽⁴⁾⁽⁶⁾

 

Rules for the application of governmental rules

• NAS. II Rules for the construction and testing of life saving appliances ⁽³⁾
• NAS. III Pleasure vessels - Collection of RINA rules for the application of governmental regulations ⁽¹⁾
• NAS. 4 Rules for the construction, testing and installation of life saving appliances ^(1)(5)(6)
• NAS. 8 Rules for the issue and maintenance of the Seaworthiness Certificate or the Safety Certificate ⁽¹⁾⁽⁶⁾
• NAS. 9 Rules for the certification of power of diesel propulsion engines of fishing vessels flying the Italian flag ⁽²⁾⁽⁶⁾
• NAS. 10/E Rules for Fire Protection, Detection and Extinction for the Issue and Maintenance of the SOLAS Certificates ⁽⁴⁾⁽⁶⁾
• NAS. 11/E Rules for Fire Protection, Detection and Extinction for the Issue and Maintenance of Statutory Certificates other than SOLAS Certificates ⁽⁴⁾⁽⁶⁾
• NAS. 12 Rules for the issue and maintenance of the Seaworthiness Certificate or the Safety Certificate for fishing vessels having length less than 24m ⁽¹⁾⁽⁶⁾
• NAS. 13/E Rules for fire protection, detection and extinction for the issue of Statutory Certificates for ships with reinforced plastic, aluminium alloy or wooden hull ⁽⁴⁾⁽⁶⁾
• NAS. 14 Rules for the alternative design and arrangements for fire safety ⁽²⁾⁽⁶⁾
• NAS. 15 Rules for the classification of fire reaction of products for the purposes of fire prevention within the framework of the authorization of the Italian Ministry of the Interior ⁽¹⁾⁽⁶⁾
• NAS. 16 Rules for the classification of fire resistance of products for the purposes of fire prevention within the framework of the authorization of the Italian Ministry of the Interior ⁽¹⁾⁽⁶⁾
• NAS. 17/E Rules for the acceptance and certification of ammunition stores on board ship ⁽⁴⁾⁽⁶⁾

• RC/C. 12 General Rules for the Certification of Services
• RC/C. 134 Rules for the Certification of Contact Centres

 

• RC/C. 40 General Rules for the certification of management Systems ⁽²⁾

 

Aerospace

• Annex – Rule: EN9100

 

Quality MS

• ISO 9001 - Appendix to the General Rules of certification of Management systems
• RC/C. 92 Rules for the certification of Quality Management Systems Certification schemes for the automotive sector ⁽²⁾
• RC/C. 94 Rules for the certification of maritime personnel recruitment and placement agencies in compliance with the ILO CONVENTION: Maritime Labour Convention 2006 ⁽²⁾
• RC/C. 133 Rules for the certification of Quality Management Systems in the Medical Devices sector

 

Environmental MS

• ISO 14001 - Appendix to management system certification rule
• RC/C. 44 Guide for validation of the EMAS Environmental Statement ⁽¹⁾
• RC/C. 65 Rules for Ship Recycling Management System Certification ⁽²⁾

 

Health and safety MS

• ISO 45001 - Appendix to management system certification rule

 

Information technologies

• ISO/IEC27001 - Appendix to management system certification rule
• ISO 20000 - Appendix to management system certification rule
• ISO 22301 - Appendix to management system certification rule
• ISO 42001 - Appendix to management system certification rule

 

Corporate social responsibility

• SA8000 - Appendix to Social Accountability Management System Certification
• RC/C. 73 Rules for the certification of Social Accountability Management System according to the “Valore Sociale” Standard  ⁽¹⁾ 
• RC/C. 103 Rules for the Responsible Jewellery Council Certification Program ⁽²⁾

 

Best 4

• RC/C. 08 Rules for the certification of Integrated Management Systems according to the BEST 4 and Best 4 Plus Scheme ⁽²⁾

 

Other systems

• RC/C. 04 Rules for the certification of management system to prevent crimes for which corporate administrative responsibility ensues (Italian legislative decree 231/2001) ⁽¹⁾
• RC/C. 27 Rules for the certification of road haulage safety management system according to the Code of Practice ⁽¹⁾
• RC/C. 28 Guide for the certification of a biocontamination control system based on the RABC method ⁽¹⁾
• RC/C. 60 Regolamento per la Certificazione del Sistema di Gestione delle Competenze delle Ditte Appaltatrici di servizi di manutenzione degli organi di sicurezza dei veicoli per i quali Trenitalia è iscritta quale Soggetto Responsabile della Manutenzione nel RIN ⁽¹⁾
• RC/C. 64 Rules for the certification of Security Management Systems ⁽²⁾
• ISO 50001 - Appendix to management system certification rule
• RC/C. 93 Rules for the certification of event sustainability management systems ⁽²⁾
• RC/C. 97 Rules for certification of asset management systems ⁽²⁾
• ISO 39001 - Appendix to management system certification rule

 

 

• RC/C. 105 Rules for the assessment of the water footprint ⁽²⁾
• RC/C. 107 Rules for the validation and verification of energy efficiency projects ⁽²⁾ 
• RC/C. 149 Rules for Conformity Assessment on Carbon Neutrality ⁽²⁾ 

 

CE Marking

• NC/C. 57 Rules for the certification of marine equipment in accordance with European Directive 96/98/EC and subsequent amendments ⁽²⁾⁽⁶⁾

• NC/C. 73/E Rules for the EC Type Examination and RINA Type Approval Certification of Fire Extinguishers ⁽⁴⁾⁽⁶)

• RC/C. 15 Rules for the assessment of conformity of pressure equipment according of Directive 2014/68/EU PED

• RC/C. 16 Rules for the issue of Factory Production Control (FPC) certification according to Regulation (EU) no. 305/2011 relating to Construction Products (Annex V point 1.3 - System of assessment and verification of constancy of performance 2+) ⁽²⁾

• RC/C. 19 Rules for the issue of certification of constancy of product performance according to Regulation (EU) no. 305/2011 related to Construction Products (Annex V point 1.2 – System of assessment and verification of constancy of performance 1) ⁽²⁾

• RC/C. 32 Rules for conformity assessment of machinery according to Directive 2006/42/CE⁽¹⁾

• RC/C. 68 Rules for the certification of products intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres in accordance with Directive 2014/34/EU⁽¹⁾
• RC/C. 76 Lift Assessment Regulation (2014/33/UE)⁽¹⁾
  RC/C. 95 Rules for the certification of personal protective equipment in accordance with European Directive 89/686/EC and subsequent amendments ⁽²⁾⁽⁶⁾
• RC/C. 108 Rules for EC Certification of Recreational Craft and their Components, Personal Watercraft, Noise Emissions from Recreational Craft and Exhaust Emissions from Propulsion Engine ⁽²⁾ 
• RC/C. 122 Rules for Conformity Assessment of Non-Automatic Weighing Instruments in accordance with Directive 2014/31/UE (NAWI)
• RC/C. 127 Rules for the certification of Personal Protective Equipment in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/425 ⁽²⁾

 

Building material

• RC/C. 24 Rules for the issue of certification of the production process control system of concrete production plants ⁽¹⁾

 

Environmental products

• RC/C. 79 Rules for the issue of the Certificate of Compliance of the Sustainability of Biofuels and Bioliquids ⁽²⁾ 
• RC/C. 115 Rules for the concession and mantainence of certification of self-declared environmental claims in compliance woth the ISO 14021 standard
• RC/C. 135 Rules for the certification of sustainability of products according to Carla del Mulino

 

Forest management

• RC/C. 58 Rules for the concession and maintenance of chain of custody certification of forest based products (PEFC - chain of custody) ⁽²⁾
  
• RC/C. 66 Rules for the concession and maintenance of chain of custody certification of products form the forest (FSC - chain of custody) ⁽²⁾
• RC/C. 147 Rules for the concession and maintenance of chain of custody and certified sourcing certification (SFI - chain of custody)

 

Other products

• RC/C. 07 Rules for Service Certification of professional courses for personnel carrying out activities in the sector of electrical plants and carrying out of the relative examinations ⁽¹⁾
• RC/C. 10 Rules issue of the Certificate of product Conformity and pertinent concession of the Licence to use the Quality Marks ⁽²⁾
• RC/C. 12 Rules for the issue of the Certificate of Service Conformity ⁽²⁾
• RC/C. 63 Rules for the issue of the Certificate of Conformity for hydrographic surveys ⁽¹⁾
• RC/C. 77 Regolamento per la certificazione dei Procedimenti di Saldatura e Brasatura
• RC/C. 106 Regolamento per la certificazione di società che forniscono servizi di efficienza energetica secondo la norma UNI CEI 11352 ⁽¹⁾ 
• RC/C. 128 Regulation for the issuance of the Conformity Certificate to technical regulations relating to the functional safety of products and systems
• RC/C. 156 Regulations on the issuance of the Statement of Compliance in accordance with a reference standard for products similar to PPE

 

• RC/C. 85 General Rules for the Certification of Persons ⁽²⁾

• RC/C. 85 - Annexes Specific requirements for the Certification of Persons

 

NDT personnel

• RC/C. 14 Rules for the Certification of Non-Destructive Test Operators according to ISO 9712:2021 standard ⁽²⁾
• RC/C. 14 - Annexes Rules for the Certification of Non-Destructive Test Operators in the Industrial Sector ⁽²⁾  
• RC/C. 14A - Rules for the Certification of Non-Destructive Test Operators according to ASNT recommended practice SNT-TC-1A ed. 2020
• RC/C. 99 Rules for the Certification of Cathodic Protection Personnel

 

Welders and welding personnel

• RC/C. 52 Rules for the certification of Welders, Brazers and Welding Operators ⁽²⁾

 

Certification of operators and companies involved in the use of fluorinated greenhouse gases

• RC/C. 81  Rules for the recognition of training centres (CDA) and examination centres (CDE)

Food safety

• RC/C. 01 Guide for the certification of a System for the prevention of hazards based on the HACCP method ⁽²⁾
• ISO 22000 Master appendix to management system certification rule

 

Food product certification

• RC/C. 06 Rules for the issue of the Certificate of Conformity for food products and granting of the relative Licence to use the Quality Mark ⁽²⁾

 

Sustainable fishery

• RC/C. 78 Certification Rules for the MSC standard ⁽²⁾
• RC/C. 86 General Rules for the Certification according to the Friend of the Sea Standard 

 

Other

• RC/C. 91 Regolamento per la certificazione dei Sistemi di Gestione e/o Prodotto Integrati secondo lo schema “Food Expo Excellence” ⁽¹⁾

• RC/C. 22 Rules for the certification of subsystem for railway interoperability ⁽¹⁾
• RC/C. 23 Rules for the certification of components for railway interoperability ⁽¹⁾
• RC/C. 30 Rules for the certification of Quality Management System according to IRIS standard ⁽²⁾
• RC/C. 31 Rules for certification of organisations operating in conformity with the UNI EN 15085-2 standard ⁽¹⁾ 
• RC/C. 71 Rules for the assessment of conformity or suitability for use of railway subsystem, products/applications and components to the safety requirements ⁽¹⁾
• RC/C. 87 Regolamento per la Certificazione dei Soggetti Responsabili della Manutenzione di carri merci ⁽¹⁾
• RC/C. 154 Regulation for the Independent Safety Assessment in the railway domain

• RC/C. 09 Rules for certification of quality of civil infrastructures ⁽²⁾
• RC/C. 29 Rules for energy certification of buildings ⁽²⁾
• RC/C. 98 Regolamento per il servizio di Diagnosi Energetica ⁽¹⁾

• RC/C 148: General rules for the validation and verification of information declared in claims
• Supplementary appendix - Reference scheme: Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)
• Supplementary appendix - Reference scheme: European Emission trading System (EuETS)
• Supplementary appendix – Reference scheme/program: Water Footprint
• Supplementary appendix – Reference scheme/program: GHG Inventory
• Supplementary appendix – Reference scheme/program: GHG Project
• Supplementary appendix – Reference scheme/program: Carbon Footprint
• Supplementary appendix – Reference scheme/program: Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
• Supplementary appendix – Reference scheme/program: Verification of monitoring plan and verification of emission report in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2015/757 (MRV)
• Supplementary appendix – Reference scheme: verification of the declaration of conformity and annual communication referred to in articles 14 and 19 of regulation (EU) 517/2014
• Supplementary appendix – Schema/program: UNI/TS 11820- Measuring Circularity
• Supplementary appendix – Reference scheme/program: DNSH

   

• How to submit complaints, observations and appeals
• How to submit complaints, observations and appeals: internal procedure
• RC/C. 67 Rules for performing inspections according to the requirements of DPR 462/01 ⁽¹⁾
• RC/C. 69 Rules for the inspection of lifting and drying equipment according to Italian legislative decree 81/08 ⁽¹⁾
• RC/C. 70 Rules for in-service inspection of pressure equipment according to Italian legislative decree 81/08 (and amendments to legislative decree 106/09) and to Ministerial Decree 329/04 ⁽¹⁾
• RC/C. 75 Regolamento per lo svolgimento di attività di ispezione in qualità di Organismo di Ispezione di Tipo A ⁽¹⁾ 
• RC/C. 89 Rules for inspections according to European Union Environmental Technology Verification PilotProgramme (EU ETV) ⁽²⁾ 
• RC/C. 90 Regolamento per lo svolgimento delle attività in qualità di “Organismo di Ispezione di Tipo A” nel settore ferroviario ⁽¹⁾ 
• RC/C. 96 Rules for assessment of the implementation level of ISO 26000 ⁽²⁾
• RC/C. 128 Regulation for the issuance of the Conformity Certificate to technical regulations relating to the functional safety of products and systems