Lloyd’s Register (LR) is a global professional services organisation and a trusted adviser to the maritime industry, enhancing safety, efficiency, and environmental performance.
As shipping moves towards a decarbonised future, LR supports the critical role of wind propulsion with a range of expert services. We provide independent verification, assurance, and advisory for shipowners considering Wind-Assisted Propulsion Systems (WAPS), helping them navigate technical, regulatory, and commercial challenges.
Through our Maritime Decarbonisation Hub and strategic research projects, we invest in research and collaborate with industry to develop innovative solutions. To guide the safe adoption of wind power, LR has developed comprehensive ‘Guidance Notes on Wind Assisted Propulsion Systems’.
This framework, covering design, installation, and operation, ensures these systems meet the highest safety and performance standards. LR is committed to helping customers assess the suitability of Wind-assisted Propulsion Systems, ensuring they select the right systems to meet their business and environmental goals.
