society RINA on July 5. The project aims to provide the basis for a "safe and almost zero emission" cruise ship or ferry. Model Basin. According to Fincantieri, coordinator of the project, "SAFENVSHIP is a good example of collaboration between shipyards, owners, class societies and manufacturers. building environmental friendly and safe passenger ships at an achievable cost. and the international cruise ship industry. SAFENVSHIP, part of the Eureka R&D project, which is planned to be completed by September 2004, covers issues connected with fire and structural safety, evacuation, reduction of emissions into the air and minimization of releases to the sea. and waves on the ship stability.