Bulk carrier services

Leading the way in bulk carrier classification

Lloyds Register has led the way in the development of bulk carrier classification from their genesis as the bulk freighters of the Great Lakes of North America through to their now familiar status as the workhorse of the sea.

Over 2000 bulk carriers have been built to Lloyds Register class and we currently support over 300 bulk carrier fleets around the world through our global network of surveyors. We are also helping owners and shipyards to expand the fleet, building bulk carriers in shipyards around the world, including Bulgaria, China, Taiwan, Japan, Korea and the Philippines.

At the design stage

Multi-disciplinary teams of surveyors are available in our plan approval centres to guide you through the wealth of knowledge encapsulated in our Rules, Regulations and Procedures, and to help you achieve regulatory compliance simply and effectively.

During construction

Using the latest project management skills to manage on-site surveys, our teams ensure that the detailed work from the design and plan approval stages is applied during the construction of your ship. In addition, our ShipRight procedures ensure that the surveyors time is focused on the most critical areas of your project.

In service

Our global network of exclusive surveyors gives you access to assistance where and when you need it, helping you to solve technical problems and demonstrate continuing regulatory compliance. In addition, our ClassDirect Live service and technical publications such as Bulk Carrier Focus help you to keep up-to-date with current maritime issues and legislation, as well as your ships survey status.

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