Containership

Bulk Carriers

Containership

Your trusted adviser for efficient,
sustainable container shipping

#1 LNG

dual fuel on the global orderbook

Best-in-class

PSC detention performance per inspection

22% share

global container ship orderbook

1,600 vessels

global orderbook

The world’s ocean is in our hands

Operating in high-risk offshore environments leaves no room for uncertainty. Lloyd’s Register supports shuttle tanker owners and operators with technical authority, offshore insight, and integrated services, helping you reduce risk, improve performance, and make confident decisions across the lifecycle

Navigating Complex Logistics
Strategic Marine Decision-Making
Why Choose LR?

Complex operations. Increasing pressure. Critical decisions.

Shuttle tankers sit at the centre of offshore energy logistics, operating in some of the most technically demanding and risk-sensitive environments in shipping.
Today, that complexity is increasing:

Offshore production is moving into deeper, more remote waters
Dynamic positioning (DP) operations are becoming more critical
Environmental and regulatory pressures are accelerating
Expertise that drives performance, fleet renewal and fuel transition decisions which are becoming urgent

You are expected to deliver safe, reliable, and compliant operations, while planning for an uncertain future. Lloyd’s Register supports shutter tanker owners navigate these complex challenges.

Make better decisions across the entire lifecycle.

With LR, you gain more than compliance. You gain clarity, confidence, and control.

We help you:

Reduce operational risk in complex offshore environments
Strengthen safety and compliance confidence with independent technical assurance
Improve fleet performance and reliability across operations
Plan for the future with insight on decarbonisation, fuels, and looking ahead to new regulations

Our role is simple; we help you operate safely today and make the right decisions for tomorrow.

Offshore operational expertise
Deep experience supporting DP operations, offshore loading systems, and harsh environments across global markets, supported by a global team of over 200 dedicated DP specialists/surveyors, covering all important hubs such as Brazil, the North Sea, the Gulf of Mexico and Canada.

Integrated lifecycle support
From design and construction through to in-service operation, our classification, advisory, and digital services work as one.

Independent technical authority
We provide trusted, unbiased assurance, helping you manage risk, meet regulatory demands, and build charterer confidence. LR has dedicated DP technical authority focusing on modern and commercially relevant rules

Built for a changing market
We support decisions around:

Dual-fuel arrangements and decarbonisation technologies
Emissions reduction and energy saving devices
Fleet modernisation
Evolving offshore energy requirements

This is how we move beyond compliance, into long-term operational resilience.

Complex operations. Increasing pressure. Critical decisions.

Shuttle tankers sit at the centre of offshore energy logistics, operating in some of the most technically demanding and risk-sensitive environments in shipping.
Today, that complexity is increasing:

Offshore production is moving into deeper, more remote waters
Dynamic positioning (DP) operations are becoming more critical
Environmental and regulatory pressures are accelerating
Expertise that drives performance, fleet renewal and fuel transition decisions which are becoming urgent

You are expected to deliver safe, reliable, and compliant operations, while planning for an uncertain future. Lloyd’s Register supports shutter tanker owners navigate these complex challenges.

Make better decisions across the entire lifecycle.

With LR, you gain more than compliance. You gain clarity, confidence, and control.

We help you:

Reduce operational risk in complex offshore environments
Strengthen safety and compliance confidence with independent technical assurance
Improve fleet performance and reliability across operations
Plan for the future with insight on decarbonisation, fuels, and looking ahead to new regulations

Our role is simple; we help you operate safely today and make the right decisions for tomorrow.

Integrated lifecycle support
From design and construction through to in-service operation, our classification, advisory, and digital services work as one.

Built for a changing market
We support decisions around:

Dual-fuel arrangements and decarbonisation technologies
Emissions reduction and energy saving devices
Fleet modernisation
Evolving offshore energy requirements

This is how we move beyond compliance, into long-term operational resilience.

Get in touch with a shuttle tanker specialist

Case study

Future-ready container stowage: Advancing container safety through data-driven solutions and next-generation software

"Recent research indicates that parametric and synchronous roll resonance are among the primary causes of container ship incidents in heavy weather, often leading to container loss. The Navis Lashing Monitor, powered by Lloyds Register RollRightSolver, provides the onboard crew with valuable insights to identify potential roll risks and recommend preventive actions to safeguard both the vessel and its cargo".

Gerald Lange

Senior Product Manager, Navis Germany GmbH

Growing vessel size demands smarter, more accurate stowage solutions

LR’s BoxMax and RDA notations optimise loading and provide real-time roll-risk prediction

Data-driven stowage enables safer operations, higher loadability and more efficient voyages

View Case Study

Regulation information

Future IMO & ILO Legislation Autumn 2025

Including adopted amendments entering into force on or after 1 December 2025, requirements which have entered force but are phasing in for some ships, and significant developments up to and including the adjourned Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC ES.2) in October 2025.

The document outlines current, upcoming and developing IMO and ILO requirements for Containerships

Each section clarifies when regulations apply and how they may evolve

Built-in navigation and notes help users assess applicability and access LR resources

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Testimonials

Lloyd’s Register adds valuable technical and operational depth to the DCSA+ community. Their involvement reinforces our joint ambition to accelerate the adoption of digital standards across container shipping and to build a more connected, efficient, and sustainable industry.

Mariana Bock-Losada

Chief Growth Officer, DCSA

As part of our ongoing efforts to find safe and commercially viable energy transition pathways, we have partnered with LR and Lucid Catalyst to explore nuclear propulsion for containerships. Small Modular Reactors (SMR’s) is a very exciting technology offering several desirable benefits for shipowners and operators, as outlined in this report. Naturally there are challenges to overcome, but I am confident that ongoing work in this area and studies like this will soon allow nuclear powered containerships to be operating safely, economically, and emission free.

Peter Jackson

Chief Technology Officer, Seaspan Corporation Pte. Ltd

LashRightUX is taking a big step into next generation of lashing programmes. Overall performance and the ability to have all necessary information in one window available, is key for fast stack load calculations. Simple mouse navigation offers access to vital functions of the programme. Container weight changes are monitored in real time against class limits. LashRightUX is an overall top tool for precise and economical time saving stack load calculation.

Kirk Mandt

Project Engineer, German Lashing