Following the Government’s recent announcement of major investment in Small ModularReactors (SMRs), an international consortium has signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) to explore a transformational clean energy initiative on the…
[Portsmouth, UK – 14th May 2025] – BAR Technologies, a leader in maritime decarbonisation solutions, has appointed Yildiz Saraç Williams as its new Technical Director, effective 12th June 2025. A Chartered…
London, 26th February 2025: With the number of ships using direct wind energy for propulsion increasing at a rate of knots, perceptions of wind propulsion technology are seemingly changing in…
Rewriting Women into Maritime History – the groundbreaking initiative led by Lloyd’s Register and Lloyd’s Register Foundation to uncover and showcase the critical role of women in the maritime sector,…
Streamline environmental compliance for your fleet Navigating the ever-changing world of maritime environmental regulations can be overwhelming. Fleet managers and operations teams often struggle with visibility gaps, disconnected data, and…
Vlissingen, 4 December 2024 – Damen Naval is signing a contract with classification society, Lloyd’s Register, on the Plataforma Estratégica de Superficie (PES) frigate for Colombia. Colombian shipbuilder COTECMAR (Corporación…
This innovative tool offers maritime businesses a structured and measurable approach to navigate the complex challenge of digital transformation. Lloyd’s Register (LR) announces the launch of its Digital Maturity Framework…
Alternative maritime fuels have become increasingly important, as a response to stricter environmental regulations on emissions, driving technological advancements and improving the industry’s sustainability practices. To support ship owners and operators…
Installation of Rotor Sails on TR Lady, an 82,000 dwt Kamsarmax bulk carrier, was completed in Chengxi Shipyard, China, in June 2023. TR Lady is owned by TR Lady Shipping…
Last Chance to book your ticket for our Annual Dinner 2023! Sponsored by Lloyd’s Register, our Annual Dinner is taking place at the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in London…
Call for more historical content to aid ‘Rewriting Women into Maritime History’ Submissions sought from UK & Ireland maritime archives and beyond A pioneering project to highlight the activities of…
Lloyd’s Register’s new report, ‘Testing Times – The vital role of ship fuel oil assessment and quantity verification in an uncertain era’, estimates that more than one million metric tons of…
With the year about to close, a great Media get together following a long break due to Covid took place at the rooftop The Grand by Interni restaurant of The…
What a timely event that was by the Chios Marine Club events committee at the Angelicoussis Group – who offered their unique Auditorium earlier on this evening! A good turn…
Latest class approval paves the way for next generation of stability management Helsinki (Finland), 12th October 2022 – NAPA Stability, NAPA’s new stability management software for passenger vessels, has been approved by the classification…
Download the new report from Lloyd’s Register – Artificial Intelligence in Maritime – a learning curve Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a critical technology for giving maritime companies a performance edge,…
Operational scenarios used in cross-industry study to evaluate the risks of future fuels As shipping moves to transition from existing energy sources, the industry must pro-actively develop standard safeguards and…
Maritime voyage solutions provider to expand LR’s digital fleet management and optimisation capability Lloyd’s Register (“LR”), a global provider of maritime professional services, has acquired OneOcean, a leading supplier of…
Lloyd’s Register has granted Approval in Principle (AIP) for an SDARI (Shanghai Merchant Ship Design and Research Institute) designed 210,000 DWT Newcastlemax bulk carrier installed with Anemoi Rotor Sails to significantly…
Shaft Power Limitation system, developed in conjunction with SELMA, optimises tanker engine output ahead of impending EEXI regulations. Lloyd’s Register has approved the first Shaft Power Limitation (ShaPoLi) system that…
Lloyd’s Register Maritime Decarbonisation Hub and partners launch ‘The Silk Alliance’ to develop a Green Corridor Cluster beginning with intra-Asia container trade. The Silk Alliance seeks to develop a fleet-specific…
Ruth Boumphrey to succeed Richard Clegg at global safety charity. Lloyd’s Register Foundation, an independent global charity that aims to engineer a safer world, has announced the appointment of a…
Maritime Performance Services business committed to supporting shipping navigate major change, including the energy transition and digital transformation. Lloyd’s Register’s (LR) Maritime Performance Services (MPS) business has bolstered its digital…
Lloyd’s Register withdraws services to Russia Maritime professional services organisation disengaging from provision of all services to Russian owned, controlled or managed assets or companies. Lloyd’s Register has been closely…
Norwegian zero-emission bulk carrier project awarded LR Approval in Principle. Innovative Egil Ulvan Rederi hydrogen-powered vessel will be fitted with two large rotor sails. Lloyd’s Register (LR) has awarded Approval…