Lloyd’s Register has become the first Certifying Authority authorised by the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency to certify remotely operated and unmanned vessels under Annex 2 of the Workboat Code Edition 3.
This milestone authorisation allows LR to certify ROUVs under 24 metres in length, which are required to meet rigorous safety and operational standards to operate in UK waters in accordance with the WBC3 framework.
The approval builds upon LR’s existing capabilities under its Unmanned Marine Systems Code, positioning the organisation to deliver comprehensive, end-to-end certification services for the rapidly growing unmanned and autonomous vessel sector.
Jordan McRuvie, Marine & Offshore Specialist for Unmanned Marine Systems at Lloyd’s Register, highlighted that this achievement was made possible through strong collaboration with key industry partners on pioneering projects.
