Search Working together for a safer world Service Finder Business areas Research and innovation News and insight Careers Contact us Lloyd's Register / Marine / Design Design At the design stage, our appraisal services and software give you confidence that your asset will comply with all class and statutory requirements. And we can work with you to optimise your design so it achieves the best possible performance and return on investment. Design appraisal Our design appraisal teams can help you streamline the design and construction process, increasing your confidence in your ship's performance in the future. Find out more Marine consulting Our marine consultants offer problem solving support and advice to all marine stakeholders, adding value at every stage of an asset’s life. Find out more Software We're the leading provider of software solutions in the maritime industry. Our suite of products help you assess rule compliance and structural integrity at the design stage. Find out more Rules and Regulations Our Rules and Regulations set appropriate standards for the design, construction and lifetime maintenance of ships, offshore units and land-based installations - providing all the information you need for classification purposes. Find out more Statutory certification As a recognised organisation, we carry out statutory inspections on behalf of flag administrations, verifying compliance with international Conventions – such as SOLAS and MARPOL – and Codes like ISM and ISPS. Find out more Type approval Demonstrate your product conforms to recognised industry quality standards, International Conventions and/or the LR Rules, through a process of independent design review, sample testing and verification of production controls. Find out more Specialist ship services Cruise ship services Today’s cruise market is challenging. Complex regulations, rising energy costs and ever-present competition mean your ships must perform more efficiently than ever before. Naval services Providing classification and consultancy services to the world's navies requires increasing levels of technical excellence to help ensure ships perform optimally. Offshore support vessel services Providing classification and value-added services to the offshore support vessel market requires increasing levels of technical excellence and customer service. Ropax services Our ropax and cruise-ferry classification services help owners and operators improve safety and environmental performance at every stage of the ship lifecycle Yacht services We have been involved in the classification of sail and motor yachts for more than 150 years. As the size, sophistication and complexity of yachts have increased, our services have expanded to provide tailored solutions to this specialist industry. Print Share About us Contact us Feedback Terms of use Privacy policy Follow us: Lloyd's Register, LR and any variants are trading names of Lloyd's Register Group Limited, its subsidiaries and affiliates. Lloyd's Register Group Services Limited (Reg. no. 6193893) is a limited company registered in England and Wales. Registered office: 71 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 4BS, UK. A member of the Lloyd's Register group. © Lloyd's Register Group Services Limited. 2016.