Rules for the manufacture, testing and certification of materials

LR Rules for the Manufacture, Testing and Certification of Materials 1 July 2023 can be accessed via Regs4Ship; these have been updated by approved rule changes.

The Rules for the Manufacture, Testing and Certification of Materials cover materials used for the construction, conversion, modification or repair of ships, other marine structures and associated machinery which are classed or are intended for classification by Lloyd's Register. They are to be manufactured, tested and inspected in accordance with these Rules. These Rules include:

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On signing up for this service, you can access the following free of charge: Rules and Regulations, and those for specialised ship types, including special service craft and naval ships, Guidance information and Notices.

Any notices to the Rules published with additions or amendments can be downloaded here.