Lloyd’s Register (LR) has appointed Hossam Edris as Naval Business Director for the Middle East, strengthening its capability to support naval and defence programmes across one of the world’s fastest-growing…
LR awards Approval in Principle to GasEntec for one of the industry’s highest-capacity FSRU concepts
The design combines high send-out capacity with multi-mode regasification technology, placing the concept among the highest-capacity FSRU designs currently under development. Lloyd’s Register (LR) has awarded Approval in Principle (AiP)…
The revised guidelines aim to protect personnel, reduce cargo damage and improve port efficiency. Lloyd’s Register (LR) has worked with Jurong Port in Singapore to revise its Best Practice Guidelines…
200,000m³ LNG carriers New analysis finds larger LNG carriers could deliver greater transport efficiency while retaining access to most key LNG terminals worldwide. Lloyd’s Register (LR) has identified 200,000m³ LNG…
New 150000 cbm ULEC project targets larger-scale ethane transportation with GTT’s latest cargo containment system HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, GTT and LR have launched a joint project to develop a…
Hybrid electric propulsion is expected to play an increasingly important role in improving fuel efficiency and reducing emissions. Lloyd’s Register (LR) has joined forces with HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore…
Approval in Principle advances LNG, methanol and ammonia-ready tanker design, giving owners the flexibility to leverage multiple fuel pathways. Lloyd’s Register (LR) and the Marine Design and Research Institute of China (MARIC)…
New LR RouteFlex application leverages metocean data to empower operators with more flexible, dynamic, voyage-based stowage optimisation Lloyd’s Register (LR) has launched LR RouteFlex, a new application that helps containership operators increase operational…
New framework helps shipowners and ports align ESG strategy with access to capital, charterer expectations and long-term asset value. Maritime organisations that embed environmental, social and governance (ESG) into business…
The project underlines the growing role of asset life extension amid increasing demand for floating gas infrastructure. Lloyd’s Register is delivering classification and technical assurance for the conversion of an…
These resources provide practical guidance to build the competencies and safety management organisations needed for ammonia-fuelled shipping. Lloyd’s Register Maritime Decarbonisation Hub (the Decarb Hub) and the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller…
New Guidance Notes give shipyards and designers a practical route to use intelligent 3D models during class approval Lloyd’s Register (LR) has published what it believes is the maritime industry’s…
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has appointed Wouter Pattynama as Executive Client Solutions Manager, Offshore, strengthening its offshore energy expertise and expanding support for clients across Australia, New Zealand and the wider…
NEMO August 2026: From London to Washington D.C., NEMO’s Global Engagement Accelerates Welcome, This month has demonstrated that maritime nuclear has moved firmly from discussion to delivery. As governments, regulators…
New agreement modernises certification and inspection processes for Argentine-flagged vessels, supporting safer and more efficient maritime operations. Lloyd’s Register (LR) has signed an updated agreement with the Argentine Naval Prefecture…
The collaboration will create a strategic, auditable and scalable operating model to strengthen safety, reliability, governance, ESG performance, resilience and long-term value across ArcelorMittal’s global dry bulk terminal network. Lloyd’s…
The project will assess whether wind-assisted propulsion can deliver commercially viable efficiency gains for standard product tanker operations. Capital Ship Management Corp., K Shipbuilding and Lloyd’s Register (LR) have launched…
The ‘Powering the next generation of feeder vessels’ campaign combines classification, advisory and digital services to support newbuild planning, retrofit strategies and operational performance. Lloyd’s Register (LR) is responding to…
Fuel for Thought: LPG – a new reportfrom Lloyd’s Register Download Report Alternative marine fuels have become increasingly important, as a response to stricter environmental regulations on emissions, driving…
Lloyd’s Register appoints Matthias Altendorf as new chair Lloyd’s Register Group and Lloyd’s Register Foundation are delighted to announce the appointment of the new chair of its boards. Matthias Altendorf…
IMO Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue Sub-Committee (NCSR 13) – LR Summary Report NCSR 13 was held from 22 – 26 June 2026 Download Summary Report Applicability:…
Crew annual inspection of PermanentMeans of Access on oil tankers Download Class News Applicability: Shipowners, ship operators, ship managers and ship masters. Amendments by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO)…
A joint development consortium including CORE POWER, Maersk, LR and the Port of Rotterdam today published a seminal White Paper examining the safety and regulatory considerations associated with a nuclear-powered…
The Prince Madog will be the first sea-going, manned hydrogen retrofit of its kind. The UK-flagged research vessel Prince Madog has received certification for a hydrogen fuel cell retrofit, following approval by…
Unveiled at an event hosted by Lloyd’s Register (LR), Quantifying the UK Maritime Autonomy Opportunity provides the first evidence-based assessment of the sector’s current size and long-term trajectory and the findings are…