Lloyd’s Register has become the first Certifying Authority authorised by the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency to certify remotely operated and unmanned vessels under Annex 2 of the Workboat Code Edition 3. This milestone authorisation allows LR to certify ROUVs under 24 metres in length, which are required to meet rigorous safety and operational standards […] The post Lloyd’s Register becomes first certifying authority for unmanned and autonomous vessels appeared first on Container News .