Which classification society is LRS?

Lloyd's Register of Shipping

Lloyd's Register of Shipping (LR), also translated as Lloyd's Register of Shipping, is the oldest established company in the world. A classification society with a large organization and a long history, it enjoys a high reputation in the world's shipping industry. It is an internationally recognized authoritative certification body in the shipping industry and is also well-known in military industry, engineering and other fields. It is mainly engaged in the formulation and publication of relevant ship standards, ship inspections, ship performance verification, and publication of shipbuilding rules. There are offices or surveyors in ports in many countries. It has participated in the revision of ISO9000 family standards and the revision of accreditation regulations. It also has more than 30 representative offices around the world, recruiting auditors locally to engage in certification work.

The society is controlled by a committee composed of technical experts from shipowners, ship and machine builders, steelmakers, underwriters, the Institute of Insurance and Shipowners of London, and the Royal Institute of Ship Designers and Builders. The committee consists of representatives.

History

Lloyd's Register developed from a London coffee house owned by Edward Lloyd in the 17th century and inherited its name. At that time, Lloyd's Cafe became a favorite place for marine underwriters, merchants and people related to shipping. Lloyd printed all the news he heard on paper for everyone to circulate, helping customers exchange information. In 1760, a classification society was organized by coffeehouse patrons, and in 1764 it began printing ship registration information to provide insurance and chartered ships' operating status to underwriters and merchants. In 1834, the organization was restructured into Lloyd's Register of British and Foreign Shipping and began to publish the first rules for standard setting. In the first year, 63 surveyors were hired. By 1840, 15,000 ships had been inspected according to the rules. ship. In 1852, the classification society opened its first overseas office in Canada and subsequently developed around the world. In 1914, the organization changed its name to Lloyd's Register to demonstrate its international identity. In the 20th century, Lloyd's Register applied its expertise in maritime shipping to many fields, forming today's diversified business. To reflect all businesses, the organization is now known simply as "Lowe's."