The partnership aims to advance maritime safety and efficiency across cruise sector
Posted on: 8 April 2025
Focussed on enhancing safety, innovation and sustainability across the industry, the partnership is supported by Royal Caribbean Group’s transfer of class to Lloyd’s Register of more than 25 cruise ships.
Lloyd’s Register (LR) and leading vacation company Royal Caribbean Group announced today at Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami, a strategic partnership aimed at driving safety, innovation, and sustainability across the cruise industry.
Representing a long-term shared commitment to enhancing safety, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency and sustainability across the cruise industry, the partnership aims to set new benchmarks for excellence and environmental responsibility.
Under this partnership, LR will provide expert classification, risk management, and technical consultancy services to ensure Royal Caribbean Group’s fleet remains at the forefront of maritime safety and efficiency. This includes overseeing the transfer of more the 25 ships into LR class and integrating Marine Management Systems and Ship Emergency Response Services.
Palle Laursen, Executive Vice President and Head of Marine, at Royal Caribbean Group said: “This partnership goes beyond technical support. By working together, Lloyd’s Register and Royal Caribbean Group are leveraging our collective expertise to tackle some of the most pressing challenges facing the cruise industry.”
The partnership reflects a shared vision of driving progress in the maritime industry by prioritising safety, sustainability, and operational excellence.
Andy McKeran, Chief Commercial Officer at LR, said: “Together, we are ensuring that safety, operational efficiency, and sustainability remain at the forefront of the maritime sector, while also driving innovation that will define the future of cruising.
“As the maritime industry continues to evolve, the strategic partnership between Lloyd’s Register and Royal Caribbean Group will play a vital role in shaping the industry’s future, creating a safer, greener, and more technologically advanced maritime world for generations to come.”
In the photo from left: Costantino Bongermino (Royal Caribbean Group), Francesco Ruisi (LR), Roberto Bruzzone (Royal Caribbean Group), Palle Laursen (Royal Caribbean Group), Andy McKeran (LR), Anders Aasen (Royal Caribbean Group), Onur Kirimman (LR), Brian Sorensen (Royal Caribbean Group), Jan Solum (Royal Caribbean Group), Natasha Prichard (LR)
