New editions of Lloyd's Register 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