Lloyd's Register

American  

noun

1. a publication, issued annually by Lloyd's, consisting of a list of all of the world's seagoing vessels and including such information as their age, tonnage, and classification.

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Lloyd's Register British  

noun

1. a society formed in 1760 by a group of merchants operating at Lloyd's coffee house to draw up rules concerning the construction of merchant ships

2. an annual publication giving details of all ships that have been built according to the various classifications established by this society

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Etymology

Origin of Lloyd's Register

First recorded in 1840–50

Example Sentences

Societies such as London-headquartered Lloyd's Register, the American Bureau of Shipping and IRClass provide services, such as seaworthiness checks and certification, which are vital for securing insurance and entry to ports.

From Reuters • Nov. 17, 2023

Subs can be certified or "classed" by marine organisations, like the American Bureau of Shipping or Lloyd's Register, meaning the vehicle must meet certain standards on things like stability, strength, safety and performance.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2023

The survey used data from the 2021 Lloyd’s Register Foundation World Risk Poll, which was part of the Gallup World Poll.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 5, 2022

Peter Glaholm, United Kingdom-based regional manager for Lloyd’s Register, put this accomplishment in perspective:

From Forbes • Jun. 25, 2014

Lloyd's Register of Shipping for 1968 listed eleven Albanian vessels totaling 36,550 gross tons.

From Area Handbook for Albania by Elpern, Sarah Jane