The Italian classification society RINA and Ignazio Messina & C. shipping company are being investigated by the local court in Genoa for some safety certifications released to the ships of the Genoa-based shipping company which appear not to be in compliance with the required safety rules according to the prosecutor. Five people including RINA surveyors and Messina’s top management are being investigated for forgery of a public deed.
The case emerged in parallel to the investigations regarding the incident occurred on May 7 2013 when the Messina’s roro ship Jolly Nero, while maneuvering to leave the port of Genoa, bumped into the Coast Guard’s control tower causing the collapse of the structure and killing nine people.
The prosecutor of the court now is questioning the certifications RINA gave to four ships – Jolly Nero, Jolly Amaranto, Jolly Platino and Jolly Marrone – since 2008.
