The company announced it is buying three new suezmaxes and one very large crude carrier as it launches a joint development programme with HHI, Lloyd’s Register and DNV to enable the deployment of tanker-fitted VLCCs and suezmaxes

Class has traditionally been reactive. The focus on digital solutions in maritime will make Lloyd’s Register much more proactive. The desire is to be the go-to trusted adviser on technology and sustainability

Multi-physics simulation is a technique that integrates multiple engineering strands to open the door to the next generation of ships. The technology sits at the intersection of data, digitalisation and decarbonisation

Lloyd’s Register Group chief executive says transaction comes as the class society transitions to the role of an independent trusted adviser. With investment moving into sustainability, this is the right time to refocus

A collective effort, borrowing from Norway’s ‘dugnad’ experience, can be initiated by turning to LNG and LPG to reduce GHG emissions while a separate effort is undertaken to push for carbon neutrality

Shipping is facing intense pressure to comply with decarbonisation targets but ‘the Greta Thunbergs of this world’ are likely to call for a shortening of timelines, a webinar discussion heard