Lloyd's Register adds Sanctions Compliance to its Rules

Classification Society Lloyd's Register has amended multiple rules with the addition of a new Section 9, Sanctions Compliance.

The affected rules include Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Ships, Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Linkspans, Rules and Regulations for the Construction and Classification of Submersibles and Diving Systems, Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Inland Waterways Ships, Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Special Service Craft and Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Offshore Units.

The new section, which was added to Chapter 1 is made up of one paragraph:

9.1 When a ship has been operated in breach of applicable sanctions laws, or where LR cannot continue to provide services without being in breach of applicable sanctions laws, LR may withdraw or suspend class.

The amendments became effective on 1st of September.

RELEVANT DOCUMENTS (AVAILABLE ONLY TO SUBSCRIBERS):

Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Ships

Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Linkspans

Rules and Regulations for the Construction and Classification of Submersibles and Diving Systems

Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Inland Waterways Ships

Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Special Service Craft

Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Offshore Units