lloyd’s register navigating the transition
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Navigating the transition
LLOYD’S REGISTER
PRESCRIPTIVE RULES versus RISK-BASED APPROACH
Peter Van de Graaf
Marine Energy Transition Forum Antwerp
October 2021
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Classification aspects for Alternative fuels
Overview of fuels -Ammonia -Hydrogen -Methanol -Ethanol -LOHC -Bio-fuels -LPG -LNG -Electricity -Nuclear
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Classification aspects for Alternative fuels
Overview of available Codes.
-IGF, International code of safety for ships using gases or other low-flashpoint fuels - IGF, part A ch4; is giving the general requirements for the risk assessments.
-IGC, IGC Code - International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk Ch 16
-SOLAS - International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea - Chapter II-1 - Part F - Alternative Design and Arrangements
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Classification aspects for Alternative fuels
Overview of LR rules or guidelines available
-Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Ships using Gases or other Low-
flashpoint Fuel
-Rules for the Classification of Methanol Fuelled Ships
-Rules for Sail Assisted Ships
-Guidance Notes for Fuel System Risk Assessments, Hazard Identification –
Hydrogen and Ammonia.
-Guidance Notes for Flettner Rotor Approval
-Rules and Regulations for the Construction and Classification of Ships for the Carriage of
Liquefied Gases in Bulk, (Ammonia, LPG, LNG, on Gas carriers.
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Classification aspects for Alternative fuels
Lloyd’s Register’s Approach - Risk Based Design
-Maritime Safety Committee MSC.1/Circ.1455 provided 24 June 2013
GUIDELINES FOR THE APPROVAL OF ALTERNATIVES AND EQUIVALENTS AS PROVIDED FOR IN VARIOUS IMO INSTRUMENTS
Also applicable to alternative fuels.
-LR has equivalence, Risk Based Certification is explained in a LR ShipRight Procedure 9/2021
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RISK CRITERIA
DEMONSTRATE THAT SAFETY GOALS ARE MET:
*Bunkering
*Storage
*Processing
*Use
*Fire/Explosion
*Human Contact
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How Lloyd’s Register is supporting decarbonising of shipping
Repeat until complete
Identify the readiness gaps
Find partners with the right skills
Evaluate readiness against goals
Execute pilot projects
Share the results
Zero-Carbon Fuel Monitor
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For more information
Visit: www.lr.org/en/marine-shipping/maritime-decarbonisation-hub/
Name: Peter Van de Graaf
Job title: Decarbonisation Business Development Manager
T: +32 (0)3 2121640
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