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Statutory compliance

We provide survey and certification services to demonstrate compliance with IMO, EU, National and ILO conventions and codes

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IMO

Our statutory services to comply with IMO regulations

  • Statutory compliance services

    SOLAS

    Survey and certification for safe construction, equipment and operation of ships meet your SOLAS requirements with Lloyd's Register.

  • Statutory compliance services

    MARPOL

    LR is authorised to act on behalf of numerous flag administrations to verify that your vessels comply with MARPOL.

  • Statutory compliance services

    Hong Kong Ship Recycling Convention

    The IMO HKSRC aims to ensure that the recycling of ships does not pose an unnecessary risk to human health, safety or the environment.

  • Statutory compliance services

    Ballast Water Management

    Our brochure provides a clear outline of the Convention’s implications, and highlights how we can help you minimise its impact on the way you operate.

EU

Our statutory services to comply with EU regulations

  • Statutory compliance services

    EU MRV and EU ETS

    The EU ETS is a key tool being applied within the EU to reduce GHG emissions across the region.

  • Statutory compliance services

    FuelEU Maritime Regulation

    Learn about the FuelEU Maritime Regulation and how it drives the maritime energy transition by promoting renewable fuels and reducing GHG emissions.

  • Statutory compliance services

    EU Ship Recycling Regulation

    The EU Ship Recycling Regulation (equires all existing ships of 500GT or over calling at an EU port or anchorage to carry onboard an IHM Certificate

National

Our statutory services to comply with National regulations

  • Statutory compliance services

    UK MRV Regulation

    The UK Government released its guidance on the application of the UK scheme for MRV carbon dioxide emissions as Marine Information Note 669.

  • Statutory compliance services

    UK Ship Recycling Regulation

    The UK Ship Recycling Regulation (UK SRR) now retains the requirements of the EU Ship Recycling Regulation 1257/2013 (EU SRR) in UK domestic legislation

ILO

Our statutory services to comply with ILO regulations

  • Statutory compliance services

    The Maritime Labour Convention, 2006

    The International Labour Organisation Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 helps ensure all seafarers, can enjoy decent working and living conditions.

IMO meetings and future legislation

We produce reports for the various International Maritime Organization Committee and Sub-Committee meetings and the impact on your operations

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