Lloyd’s Register (LR) has launched a new Cruise Ship Centre of Expertise (CCoE), a virtual global platform combining classification, advisory, and digital services for the passenger shipping sector.
The CCoE aims to offer cruise operators direct access to LR specialists in classification, newbuildings, in-service support, and digital operations. The centre will provide strategic guidance on energy transition, voyage optimisation, data analytics and personnel training, while also addressing sector-specific topics such as alarm management and crew deployment.
“For cruise operators, the CCoE offers measurable benefits: direct access to specialists with years of practical experience across multiple disciplines to support our clients with operational challenges, faster technical response times, consistent ruling applications across different regions, and proactive regulatory guidance that helps operators anticipate compliance requirements before they become mandatory. We help our clients to get it right,” said Joep Bollerman, VP Passenger Ships and Director of the CCoE.
The CCoE will operate through four interconnected teams: Strategy and Insights, Client Experience, Technical Delivery, and Enabling Functions, ensuring standardised service across global operations.
