ROKS has been successfully assigned with the additional voluntary class notation “REMOTE” by RINA for the m/v Revenger. This class notation is assigned to ships deemed capable to be surveyed remotely for the largest scope of class surveys as well as periodical ones.

In particular, the m/v Revenger is equipped with devices for livestreaming – a portable device with wide angle functionality and high-quality optical lenses are available onboard. The vessel is also fitted out with a Connectivity Kit enabling the ship to have internet access in enclosed spaces. After the completion of the relevant training a Certificate of Competency is issued for the crew who take an active part in the remote surveys, manage the connectivity kit and livestreaming (even offline). The class and statutory certificates are issued to m/v Revenger by RINA in electronic form.

Panagiotis Koutris, Managing Director of ROKS Maritime Inc. commented “The remote surveys notation offers the ship managers the flexibility to defer the inspections when conditions in port are non-viable and not safe and conduct them at a proper timing at sea, with the same effectiveness and less distraction for our crew. Remote notation is a steady step towards the zero incident Industry we are all aiming to.”

Spyros Zolotas, Marine Southern Europe and Africa, Senior Director of RINA added “New remote technologies can provide shipping with a safer outcome, especially following the outbreak of COVID19. Technology and digitalization are no longer the future but are making the difference right now.”

ROKS MARITIME Inc. is managing a fleet of three handy size bulkers, certified by RINA for ISM, ISO 2001, ISO 14001 and ISO 27001.

RINA provides a wide range of services across the Energy&Mobility, Marine, Certification, Infrastructure & Real Estate and Industry sectors. With net revenues in 2020 of 495 million Euros, over 4,000 employees and 200 offices in 70 countries worldwide, RINA is a member of key international organizations and an important contributor to the development of new legislative standards.