These include the entire NORDEN fleet and other externally managed wholly owned ships.
In the agreement, 32 vessels will be transfer of class (ToC) ships. These will include nine new ships, which will transfer to LR upon their delivery. Four ships are currently classed by LR and 16 externally managed ships will also be transferred to LR as part of this agreement.
The ToC of NORDEN’s fleet started with the entry of the 2006-built Handysize product tanker ‘Nord Mermaid’ into LR class.
LR’s Copenhagen based marine client manager, Flemming Kjeldsen, said: "Our good working relationship with the client and the in-house capabilities we have here in Copenhagen to consistently support them was essential in securing the contract.
“Classing ships like bulkers and tankers and providing day-in, day-out service delivery is our key activity. We are here to help make sure NORDEN ships can trade as safely and efficiently as possible, taking every care to support them in their business goals,” he said.