The award to Neda Maritime’s MT ASCONA marks a significant milestone in digital transformation and vessel connectivity. Lloyd’s Register (LR) has awarded its first VC-L+ Descriptive Note for vessel connectivity…
New LR research in partnership with Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) This comprehensive study delves into the transformative potential of Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships and provides a roadmap for the maritime industry…
The Lloyd’s Register and Saudi General Ports Authority partnership will deliver enhanced operational efficiency and global connectivity at the Kingdom’s ports. Lloyd’s Register (LR) was recently awarded a contract by…
This collaboration demonstrates the company’s commitment to sustainable and responsible business practices. Chowgule & Co., a leading shipbuilding and engineering conglomerate in India, is partnering with Lloyd’s Register (LR) to…
Data-driven insight and technology will play an increasing role in compliant sailings but investment in these tools and equipment must be distributed across stakeholders. Shipping must be open to sharing the risks…
The bold design paves the way for more sustainable LNG shipping solutions. Lloyd’s Register has granted an Approval in Principle (AiP) for GTT‘s new 200,000 m³ LNG carrier concept, featuring slow-steaming…
Lloyd’s Register (LR) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) for the joint development of a floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) system for green ammonia. …
Combining real-world data with perceptions from 65 watchkeepers from 15 ships, the report illustrates the actual alarm environment faced by bridge crews and engine control room personnel. It calls for…
Over 500 considerations from cross-sector consultations that took place during a series of risk assessment workshops, led by Lloyd’s Register’s Maritime Decarbonisation Hub, suggest a comprehensive overhaul of seafarer training…
The unique twin skeg design offers future fuel flexibility. Lloyd’s Register (LR) and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) have signed a joint development project (JDP) for approval in principle (AiP) for a 15,300…
Lloyd’s Register awards maritime industry’s first enhanced antifouling type approval to GIT Coatings
LR is the first classification society to offer this service, which provides a new standard for antifouling coatings and their performance in keeping hulls clean and sustainable. Lloyd’s Register (LR)…
LR’s new recommended practice is developed in alignment with established international codes and standards. Lloyd’s Register (LR) has published its first Recommended Practice (RP) for Floating Offshore Wind Turbine Support Structures marking…
Beyond the Horizon: Key trends in maritime AI New Thetius research commissioned by LR Download the report 2024 research estimates that the AI market is currently worth of…
Lloyd’s Register has released its Fuel Quality Report 2024, offering vital insights into the evolving landscape of marine fuel quality and its implications for the maritime industry. Ongoing concerns…
Independently accredited service will help ensure accuracy and reliability of bunker quantities Lloyd’s Register (LR) and measurement solution specialist Metcore have launched an independent accredited certification service to certify the…
A human-centric multi-stakeholder collaborative effort is necessary to further the adaptation of regulatory regimes, enabling the commercial adoption of MASS, new LR and MOL report reveals The establishment of and…
TECHNOLOG’s feeder design will build on phase 1 of this joint project, demonstrating an ammonia fuel propulsion system and optimised design Lloyd’s Register (LR) has awarded Approval in Principle (AiP)…
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…
The JDP, with partners including ROTOBOOST and Amogy, evaluates the technical, financial and regulatory opportunities of fuel cell and pre-combustion CCS technologies. Lloyd’s Register’s (LR) business advisory team is partnering…
Drop-in replacements for fossil fuels may be a cost-effective way of meeting environmental regulations and could extend the life of older vessels, if barriers to adoption can be overcome, according…
Alternative maritime fuels New Fuel for Thought reports – LPG and Nuclear LR’s Fuel for Thought series has just released reports on LPG and Nuclear as future fuels for shipping.…
Installation of Value Maritime Filtree System will enable 2020-built chemical tanker to reduce CO2 emissions by up to 40% Lloyd’s Register (LR) has assigned its first class notation for carbon capture…
Standardising verification of fuel savings and scaling-up equipment supply chains will accelerate WAPS take up, according to LR report. The application of wind-assisted propulsion systems (WAPS) across a variety of…
Joint regulatory assessment study will determine the safety and regulatory considerations for a potential next-generation nuclear-propelled feeder container ship to undertake cargo operations at a port in Europe. Lloyd’s Register…
Alternative maritime fuels New Fuel for Thought reports – LPG and Nuclear LR’s Fuel for Thought series has just released reports on LPG and Nuclear as future fuels for shipping.…