Environmental protection

Helping you to manage risks to the environment

In todays environmentally conscious world there is increasing pressure on you to minimise the impact of your operations on the environment. Maritime authorities need to be confident about the vessels they allow to enter environmentally sensitive areas, and being able to demonstrate a high level of environmental performance helps you achieve a competitive advantage.

Lloyds Register was the first classification society to introduce an environmental standard, and our award-winning service continues to be the industry leader.

Our Rules for Environmental Protection consist of two parts. The core modules help you to attain a level of performance which exceeds international legislative requirements for:

• oxides of nitrogen (NOx) and sulphur (SOx) emissions
• refrigerants and fire-fighting agents
• oil pollution prevention
• garbage handling and disposal
• sewage treatment
• hull anti-fouling systems
• ballast water.

Further optional modules have even more stringent requirements, helping you gain recognition for additional investment in specific aspects of pollution control.

• You can attain our Environmental Protection notation, publicly demonstrating your commitment to running an environmentally sound business.
• It helps you control operational pollution, minimising the risk of an environmental incident.
• Your operational efficiency is improved, minimising the risk of fines and litigation.

How does Lloyd's Register help?

Custom-made solutions

Since introducing the first environmental standard, we have worked together with many owners and shipyards. We can bring unique experience and insight to your business. Using the Rules as a framework, our surveyors and environmental specialists work with you to tailor solutions to your specific needs.

Ongoing commitment

Following the initial assessment, we carry out regular surveys and audits to help maintain high levels of environmental performance. Our Rules and procedures are regularly updated to reflect technological and legislative developments.

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