New editions of LR rules effective from 1 July 2024

Classification Society Lloyd's Register has released new editions of several rules, all of which entered into force on 1 July 2024. Below is the comprehensive list:

Classification Rules

Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Ships
Rules for the Classification of Trimarans
Rules for the Classification of Potable Water Carriers
Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Inland Waterways Ships
Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Ships for Service on the Great Lakes and River St. Lawrence
Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Special Service Craft
Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Offshore Units
Rules for the Classification of Stern-First Ice Class Ships
Rules for the Classification of Air Cushion Vehicles

Construction and Materials

Rules for the Manufacture, Testing and Certification of Materials
Rules for the Application of Sandwich Panel Construction to Ship Structure
Rules and Regulations for the Construction and Classification of Submersibles and Diving Systems
Rules and Regulations for the Construction and Classification of Floating Docks and Dock Gates
Rules and Regulations for the Construction and Classification of Ships for the Carriage of Liquefied Gases in Bulk
Rules and Regulations for the Construction and Classification of Ships for the Carriage of Liquid Chemicals in Bulk
Rules for LNG Ships and Barges Equipped with Regasification Systems

Specialized Regulations

Rules for the Winterisation of Ships
Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Ships using Gases or other Low-flashpoint Fuels
Rules for Ergonomic Container Lashing
Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Linkspans