Saronic today (18 May 2026) announced a strategic partnership with Lloyd’s Register (LR), a leading provider of classification and compliance services for the marine and offshore industries. This collaboration brings together Saronic’s…
The move reflects the growing role of independent assurance in naval procurement and export programmes. Lloyd’s Register (LR) has awarded its first Approval in Principle (AiP) for an export submarine design to Hanwha Ocean. The AiP has…
The AiP marks an early technical milestone for a standardised floating production concept aimed at complex offshore conditions. Lloyd’s Register (LR) has granted Approval in Principle (AiP) to Wison New Energies for a…
Withdrawal of UK MRV regulations Download Class News Applicability: Shipowners, ship operators, ship managers and ship masters. Effective from 3 April 2026, the UK Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) regulations…
A new edition of Fuel for thought: LNG sets out how LNG continues to offer a competitive compliance pathway as EU and IMO regulations tighten. Lloyd’s Register (LR) has released its…
IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 84)LR Summary Report MEPC 84 was held from 27 April – 01 May 2026 Download Summary Report Applicability: Shipowners, ship managers, ships’ crews,…
Cyclus Marine and LR sign MoU to advance responsible ship recycling Cyclus Marine, the new lifecycle services company within Wilhelmsen Ship Management, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with LR…
RightShip Inspection Ship Questionnaire (RISQ) 3.2 represents one of the most significant updates to the Questionnaire in recent years. OneOcean has launched a new RISQ 3.2 Knowledge Base and updated key Ocean Learning Platform courses to…
The trial assessed the performance of an AI-based navigation platform, focusing on its role in enhancing situational awareness and supporting human decision-making at sea. Lloyd’s Register (LR) has tested Orca AI‘s AI-powered…
Revised speed trial requirementsfor new construction ships Download Class News Applicability: Shipowners, ship operators, ship managers, ship designers and shipbuilders. From 1 May 2026, revised speed trial regulations come…
Engine Retrofit Report 2026 update Download Report As regulation lags and uncertainty persists, the pressure to act on engine retrofits is quietly building. Lloyd’s Register’s latest Engine Retrofit Report:…
Explore the new issue of Horizons From research to regulation: Alarm management reaches the IMO From research to regulation: Alarm management reaches the IMO At IMO SDC 12, alarm management was…
Race to regulate nuclear-powered shipping gathers pace as global experts meet in London London, 15 April 2026: As Member States at the International Maritime Organization and the International Atomic Energy Agency advance work to modernise…
LNG remains the most mature and immediately deployable alternative fuel available to the cruise sector as global and regional emissions rules tighten. Lloyd’s Register (LR) has published the latest report in its…
SOLAS amendments:Fire Safety Requirement for ro-ro Passenger Ships Download Class News Applicability: Shipowners, ship operators, ship managers, ship masters, ship designers and shipbuilders. The IMO has published Resolution MSC.550(108) which includes…
UK ETS extends to domestic maritime sector Download Class News Applicability: Shipowners, ship operators, ship managers, ship masters. From 1 July 2026, the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS)…
The International Association ofClassification Societies (IACS) Guidelines Download Class News Applicability: Shipowners, ship designers, shipbuilders, and ship manufacturers. The International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) has recently developed…
The project marks a major step forward for sustainable public transport in Australia and sets a new standard for low emission ferry design and construction. Lloyd’s Register (LR) has signed…
New report sets out competitive opportunities of mastering maritime data Shipping companies will increase their competitiveness through the better collection, structuring and use of operational data in an increasingly…
FLOWRA and LR will explore the possibilities of collaboration in floating offshore wind development. The Floating Offshore Wind Power Technology Research Association (FLOWRA) of Japan and Lloyd’s Register (LR) have signed a Memorandum of…
The approval supports the development of technologies designed to improve vessel efficiency and support more sustainable hull management practices. Lloyd’s Register (LR) has granted type approval and technical assurance to GIT Coatings for…
Indian government partners with Lloyd’s Register for greener, digital maritime sector transformation
LR will provide strategic and technical guidance as India accelerates efforts to modernise and decarbonise its maritime industry. Lloyd’s Register (LR) Advisory has been appointed as Technical Support Unit (TSU) to…
The survey results highlight both the strengths and areas for improvement in the safety culture of the yacht industry. Inconsistent leadership and variable safety priorities, along with indications that formal…
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has announced Approval in Principle (AiP) for a hybrid nuclear ready power concept developed with Australian ship design group, Seatransport Pty Ltd. The design enables nuclear Micro…
The discourse focused on fleet investment, future skills, newbuilds in Asia and the industry’s readiness for net zero. Lloyd’s Register (LR) convened its 2026 Hellenic Advisory Committee in Athens on…