Focusing on safety. Aiming for compliance.
Our team verifies the safety, quality, environmental impact and overall compliance of your vessel at every stage, from preliminary design to construction, operation and resale.
Member of LiberoGroup, Libero Hellenic Register offers classification and statutory certification services internationally for all ship types.
With head office located in Piraeus, Greece, and constant expansion and training of our surveyor network, we aim to provide immediate and reliable services to every client who wishes to protect and enhance their vessel’s safety.
LHR’s key strengths are precision and business insight. We believe that ensuring compliance is the key factor in the reduction of risk and cost and the improvement of efficiency, safety, and environmental protection.
Our team consists of competent marine surveyors and auditors who are able to monitor your vessel from preliminary design stage until final delivery. Our technical team remains up-to-date with the industry’s standards by attending regular refresh training via our E-learning platform. Our administrative system is based on advanced digital tools in order to optimise our performance and response time.
Our Services
Managing risks effectively is fundamental to achieve your ultimate goals. When under risk, our qualified and well-experienced surveyors will be there to provide direct support, proactive solutions, alternatives and their implications and will carefully assist you through the whole process of compliance.
LHR key services are:
- Classification for both newbuilding projects and fleet in service
- CE Certification of small crafts and their componets
- Statutory surveys and certification on behalf of flag administrations, in accordance with international Codes and Conventions – such as MARPOL, SOLAS, ISM, ISPS and MLC
- Newbuilding project management
- Condition and evaluation surveys
- Plan approval
Through our technical team, we survey your vessel throughout its lifecycle, to address on time potential issues and advise you on the condition of your vessel. Our classification strategy aims to assist you manage your vessels to their full potential.
Brief Classification & Certification process
By applying LHR classification Rules you will be able to build your
confidence in identifying and minimising risks related to your craft’s safety, the general classification process consists of:
- A technical review of the design plans for a new vessel to verify compliance with the applicable Rules
- Attendance by a LHR surveyor to verify conformance with the applicable Rule requirements:
- At the shipyard
- At the production facilities that deliver key components
- At sea trials and other trials relating to the vessel and its equipment prior to delivery
- Certificate of classification is issued upon successful completion of the inspections in compliance with the Rules
Once in service, the vessel must be subject to periodical onboard class surveys to verify continuous conformity to the applicable requirements.
