Each image reflects the talent, expertise and commitment of women helping to shape the future of maritime. Together, they highlight the important role women play across our industry today, while inspiring the next generation to follow in their footsteps.
The Women of Lloyd’s Register: Shaping Maritime
As we continue to celebrate International Women’s Day, we’re proud to share this mosaic that reimagines the LR Lady – an enduring symbol of Lloyd’s Register – through the faces of women working across LR around the world.
#IWD2026 #WomenInMaritime
Captain Barbara Campbell is a trailblazing figure in modern maritime history. Beginning her career in 1975 as one of P&O’s first female cadets, she went on to build an exceptional career across cargo vessels, cruise ships and North Sea ferries. #IWD2026
Through initiatives such as Project Tangaroa or our Rewriting Women into Maritime History programme, we are harnessing our rich maritime heritage and unique archives to shape a safer and more sustainable ocean economy.
Read more in our 2025 ‘A Year of Impact’ report: https://loom.ly/nkQwTqg
This Thursday, Mark Tipping, LR's Global Offshore Power to X Director, will join an International Chamber of Shipping webinar to discuss the emerging regulatory pathways for nuclear merchant ships and floating nuclear power stations.
Register here: loom.ly/4LMBr3o
February 2026 marks the 150th anniversary of Lloyd’s Register’s Hong Kong office. Discussions to appoint a surveyor in Hong Kong first began amongst the General Committee in 1875. Captain Robert H. Cairns was appointed a surveyor on 17th February 1876.
The IMarEST announces its next two presidents📣
Professor Deborah Greaves of the Department of Engineering Science, University of Oxford, will take office in April, followed by Claudene Sharp-Patel, Global Technical Director at @lloydsregister.bsky.social.
Full article👉ow.ly/5EEG50YehTj
Norway has amended its Environmental Safety Regulations, which means mandatory zero emission operating requirements are now in force for all passenger ships entering Norway’s World Heritage fjords.
Read more in our latest Class News: loom.ly/2PaHgEA
#Norway #EnergyTransition
LR has further strengthened its capabilities in China with three new senior appointments, reinforcing its commitment to Chinese clients and enhancing senior-level engagement across the region.
Read more: loom.ly/sVJkLvY
LR has awarded Approval in Principle to Oshima Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. for its multi-fuel-ready Ultramax bulk carrier design. The AiP covers a 64,000 dwt bulk carrier concept developed to accommodate multiple future fuel pathways.
Read more: https://loom.ly/Y2mQbeY
In this TradeWinds article, Theo Kourmpelis, LR’s Global Tanker Segment Director, reveals how he sees 2026 panning out for vessels dealing in sanctioned oil.
Read more: https://loom.ly/Zhfuics #Tankers
Shipowners continued to invest in a lower emissions future in 2025, with orders placed for 590 alternative fuel capable vessels at delivery, totalling 45.5m GT.
Take a look at our analysis: https://loom.ly/w8S89Rw
#Maritime #EnergyTransition
Our new 'Fuel for thought: Hydrogen' report provides a comprehensive assessment of hydrogen’s potential role in maritime decarbonisation, from production and supply through to onboard use.
Find out more and download the report: https://loom.ly/MeROBlk
#Hydrogen #EnergyTransition
LR, Exmar and the Belgian Federal Public Service for Mobility and Transport have joined forces to help develop interim guidelines to enable the safe use of ammonia cargo as fuel on gas carriers.
Read more in our latest issue of Horizons: https://loom.ly/Dan5oes
#Ammonia #Maritime #EnergyTransition
LR has granted approval in principle to GTT for an innovative three-tank Very Large Ethane Carrier (VLEC). The design was developed in collaboration with China Merchants Heavy Industry, Deltamarin and Babcock LGE.
#Gas #Ethane #Maritime #EnergyTransition
In our latest article, Daniel Campos, LR's Ports Advisory Global Lead, explores how containerised bulk could redefine flexibility, resilience, and terminal design for the next era of trade.
Read more: https://loom.ly/_IGtYiU
LR, Exmar and the Belgian Federal Public Service for Mobility and Transport have joined forces to help develop interim guidelines to enable the safe use of ammonia cargo as fuel on gas carriers.
Find out more: https://loom.ly/6qHxgDk
#Ammonia #Maritime #EnergyTransition
LR has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Jinan Shipyard to collaborate on the development, classification, inspection, and certification of marine vessels, including yachts and tugs – supporting innovation and sustainable shipbuilding in the Gulf region.
Read more: https://loom.ly/BMvwiOg
LR has collaborated with Italian ferry operator GNV to deliver the third edition of its training programme dedicated to fleet energy efficiency and decarbonisation.
Find out more: https://loom.ly/IrZ-EvM
In this TradeWinds article, LR's Theo Kourmpelis outlines how a new wave of export infrastructure projects are driving crude oil shipments over longer distances than ever before, and how shipowners are adapting as the global oil map is redrawn.
Read more: https://loom.ly/K2JBhrI
This week at the Indo Pacific International Maritime Exposition in Sydney, Australia, LR was awarded a contract from BAE Systems Australia to provide Naval Classification New Construction Services for three Royal Australian Navy Hunter class frigates.
Read more: https://loom.ly/Qlilq9o
Achieving international alignment on safety, liability, and public understanding will be essential to bring nuclear power to the commercial fleet explains LR's Jez Sims in our latest issue of Horizons.
Read more: https://loom.ly/hqgq-0Y
#Nuclear #Maritime #EnergyTransition
With the IMO Net-Zero Framework adoption delayed, clarity on the path ahead is more important than ever. If you missed our recent webinar on the MEPC ES.2 outcomes, the recording is now available to watch on-demand.
Watch the webinar: https://loom.ly/57B2gkE
In our new issue of Horizons, Nick Gross, LR's Global Containerships Segment Director, explains why the world’s feeder fleet urgently needs an upgrade.
Read more: https://loom.ly/JKlzkRM
#ContainerShipping #FeederShips #Shipping #EnergyTransition
LR has entered into a strategic collaboration with DYNAMARINe to deliver an independent auditing scheme for ship-to-ship (STS) service providers.
Find out more: https://loom.ly/Z7nOHCM
#Maritime #Safety #STSOperations
With momentum building behind nuclear as a zero-emission energy source, LR’s Fuel for Thought briefing during London International Shipping Week brought together key voices from across the industry to discuss how the sector can move from ambition to action.
Read more: https://loom.ly/hqgq-0Y
LR has published a new guidance document that provides the first roadmap for the safe and responsible use of nuclear technology in commercial shipping and offshore industries.
Find out more: https://loom.ly/LcA4Ep4
#Nuclear #Maritime #Offshore #EnergyTransition
LR has released updated guidance for the installation of fuel cells on ships, offering shipowners and shipbuilders technical, regulatory and safety frameworks for integrating fuel cell power systems into new and existing vessels.
Find out more: https://loom.ly/JbDqfCc
Join us at London International Shipping Week next week for a strategic dialogue on the UK’s nuclear maritime regulatory framework and the development of nuclear corridors.
Register to attend here: https://loom.ly/I4fy1X4
LR has awarded Approval in Principle to HD Hyundai Heavy Industries for an innovative Very Large Gas Carrier design, featuring a forward accommodation block and integration of wind-assisted propulsion systems.
Read more: https://loom.ly/E4A3TZI
#Gastech #LNG #WindPower
