RINA has opened Cruise House Miami, a local hub designed to bring the company closer to cruise operators and ship managers in the Americas.

The space will showcase RINA’s classification and statutory services, digital solutions and infrastructure, and Foreship’s ship design and engineering capabilities.

The October 28 launch follows the opening of Cruise House Southampton earlier this year and builds on RINA’s presence in North America and Foreship’s office in Fort Lauderdale.

“Cruise House Miami is about being closer to our clients and creating a stronger point of engagement with the cruise community in the Americas,” said Michele Landro, vice president – head of passenger ships segment North America at RINA.

“We want it to be a place where clients and industry stakeholders can meet our specialists, exchange views on the challenges facing the sector and explore the expertise available to support the industry’s continued development.”

Landro was joined at the launch by Cristina Melado, president of RINA North America; Andreas Ullrich, global market director passenger ships and ferries; and Benjamin Sward, regional president of Foreship.

Cruise House Miami will also host workshops, training sessions and discussions on regulatory developments and operational challenges, as part of an international network of expertise serving the global cruise industry.