News
Classification
Lloyd’s Register in
key Qe class role
Senior management from BVT – a joint venture
between BAE Systems and VT Group – the UK
Ministry of Defence (MoD) and Lloyd’s Register met
in Lloyd’s Register’s London offices recently, to sign a
contract for survey during construction of the Royal
Navy’s two new aircraft carriers, HMS Queen Elizabeth
and HMS Prince of Wales.
Under the contract, Lloyd’s Register EMEA will Classification society Lloyd’s Register will play a key
perform the surveys required to assign the selected role in the QE class programme.
class notations from Lloyd’s Register’s Naval Ship
Rules. This will make a substantial contribution to the
safety and technical assurance required by the MoD, early stages of the design process, concluding with
and build on the design appraisal and support work formal design appraisal for the hull structure, machin-
already undertaken. ery and systems. Lloyd’s Register has also been engaged
The signatures of Richard Sadler, Lloyd’s Register’s in certifying critical components in the project’s supply
Chief Executive and David Goodfellow, Shipbuild chain through its network of surveyors around the world.
Director for the Aircraft Carrier Alliance (ACA), This latest contract will see Lloyd’s Register EMEA act
formally completed the deal, which will see Lloyd’s as an independent third party, verifying aspects of the
Register EMEA help the project assure the implemen- construction, and delivering through specialist techni-
tation of the design standards and establish consistent cal staff embedded in the ACA’s and contractor’s project
safety and technical requirements for the organisations offices around the UK.
involved, across multiple sites in the UK. Ian Miller, UK Naval Business Manager for Lloyd’s
Richard Sadler, Lloyd’s Register’s Chief Executive Register, said: “Naval classification represents an efficient
said: “It is Lloyd’s Register that has pioneered the and cost-effective assurance process because it is targeted;
concept of naval class, and in doing so we have focusing on the key areas based on the risks they pose to
created something quite unique in the construction ship safety. Lloyd’s Register uses patrol activities as well
of naval ships. So it is a great pleasure for us to sign as targeted direct survey so that a small, highly special-
this agreement today. Not only will this project be the ised team at modest cost can cover a significant amount
biggest naval project we have engaged in, but probably ship building activity. Through a permanent presence on
the biggest in Lloyd’s Register’s history. site, Lloyd’s Register can provide an immediate response
“I am confident that in developing this great venture, to technical issues reducing production delays and
the relationships we have built so far will be strong enabling delegated decision making on the shop floor.
enough to meet all the challenges we must inevitably The planned assurance activities have been tailored to
face, and lead to creation of something that is truly meet the regulatory requirements of the Naval Authori-
world-beating.” ties and MoD client requirements, reducing need for
Speaking after the signing, David Goodfellow said: justification work by ACA.”
“The signing of this contract is a significant step forward
on the Queen Elizabeth [QE] class programme. Once
complete, these ships will mark a step-change in capabil- Repair/Modernisation
ity for the Royal Navy, which is why ensuring the involve-
ment of Lloyd’s Register at this stage is so important.
Ramsey comes in
“The ACA’s ultimate goal is to ensure both aircraft
for sPD at Rosyth
carriers are of the highest standard when they are
handed over to the Royal Navy and the involvement The UK Royal Navy Sandown class minehunter HMS
of Lloyd’s Register in the programme will assist us in Ramsey recently arrived at Rosyth for a six-month
achieving this.” support period docking (SPD) to be undertaken by
The classification society has been working closely Babcock, which will include a number of upgrades
with BVT and other members of the ACA, the consor- and modifications as well as maintenance work, and
tium charged with delivering the QE class aircraft carrier will benefit from the established partnering between
project. Lloyd’s Register has provided technical expertise Babcock and the Ministry of Defence (MoD).
in key areas to solve problems, support critical decisions, Capability upgrades will include installation of the
and review progress and compliance throughout the Seafox mine disposal system (MDS) and magazine
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