Lloyd’s Register (LR) has been ranked first in the latest Korea Offshore & Shipbuilding Association (KOSHIPA) evaluation of classification societies’ technical and support services.
The annual assessment, conducted by KOSHIPA’s Quality Committee and covering the period from 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2026, gathered feedback from seven major Korean shipbuilding companies across a wide range of technical, inspection and support criteria. LR achieved the highest overall score in the 2026 evaluation, receiving a total score of 82.8 out of 100.
The evaluation highlighted several areas of strong performance where LR stood out. Shipbuilders recognised LR’s prompt responses to technical matters, clear and practical explanations of requirements, consistent application of rules and regulations, and cooperative approach to inspections and project delivery.
Feedback also cited LR’s fair and objective comments, as well as its ability to work constructively with yards to resolve technical challenges.
The assessment provides a valuable measure of how classification services are experienced by shipyards involved in the design, construction and delivery of some of the world's most advanced vessels. It was compiled by quality planning and assurance teams alongside specialists from sales engineering, design and project management functions with direct experience of working with classification societies throughout the shipbuilding process.
Mark Darley, Chief Operations Officer, LR, said: “This recognition is particularly meaningful because it comes directly from the shipbuilders we work alongside every day. Korea remains one of the most important centres of global shipbuilding innovation, and achieving the highest overall ranking reflects the dedication, technical expertise and customer focus of our teams across the region and those that support Korean shipbuilding globally.”
