Naval submarine assurance Assurance solutions for naval submarines from Lloyd’s Register
Lloyd’s Register (LR) is the world’s leading classification society for naval surface ships. We publish and implement requirements for all surface ship types, from offshore patrol vessels to aircraft carriers. With over 250 years experience in marine design and survey, we are at the forefront of naval technology – experience we also apply to naval submarines. Our expertise has evolved from the first nuclear submarines, such as HMS Dreadnought, to construction and maintenance of today’s modern submarines, and spans long-standing and successful commercial Submersible Rules, classification of deep submergence rescue vehicles, and the new Naval Submarine Code. Our capabilities and solutions Our experience covers all engineering submarine disciplines, from design and build, through operation and maintenance, to decommissioning. The solutions we offer include: –– Verification that equipment technical specifications meet design requirements –– Equipment certification, including materials –– Weld procedure and welder certification –– Safety case or associated risk management studies
–– Support to submarine projects during the design phase –– Support to navies developing their own technical standards –– Condition assessments or life expectancy consultancy –– Structural assessments using our Applied Technology Group’s ‘SubSAS’ programme –– Full classification of submersibles against the Rules for Submersibles – includes manned submersibles used for recreation, underwater repairs and maintenance, or submarine rescue
–– Classification of complete submarine rescue systems that include submersible, launch and recovery arrangements, decompression chambers and associated support equipment –– Assessments and studies against the new Naval Submarine Code (see overleaf).
Image: The nuclear submarine HMS Vanguard alongside the Type 45 destroyer HMS Dragon. Photo: CPOA(Phot) Tam McDonald/MOD
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