LR and Royal Caribbean set up strategic partnership

Classification society Lloyd’s Register (LR) and cruise giant Royal Caribbean Group have announced a strategic partnership that will see the transfer of more than 25 ships to LR class and the provision by the classification society of safety, regulatory compliance, risk management and technical consultancy services to one of the world’s largest cruise lines. The agreement was announced at Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami.

Royal Caribbean’s executive vice president and head of Marine, Palle Laursen, said: “This partnership goes beyond technical support. By working together, Lloyd’s Register and Royal Caribbean Group are leveraging our collective expertise to tackle some of the most pressing challenges facing the cruise industry.”

Andy McKeran, LR’s chief commercial officer, commented: “Together, we are ensuring that safety, operational efficiency, and sustainability remain at the forefront of the maritime sector, while also driving innovation that will define the future of cruising. As the maritime industry continues to evolve, the strategic partnership between Lloyd’s Register and Royal Caribbean Group will play a vital role in shaping the industry’s future, creating a safer, greener, and more technologically advanced maritime world for generations to come.”