LR and Royal Caribbean Group form strategic partnership to advance maritime safety and efficiency across cruise sector

Lloyd’s Register (LR) and Royal Caribbean Group announced this week 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 (pictured, centre left), 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 (centre right), 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.”