In a statement the organisation said it was “delighted” to learn that it landed the award, which is related to four 20,150-teu newbuildings penned by Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) of Japan.
Luis Benito, the director of Lloyd’s Register’s marketing department, reiterated that the orders call for the construction of the largest containerships ever contracted.
“The evolutionary design will incorporate the latest technology for operational and environmental performance,” Benito continued.
“Most of all we are delighted with the trust placed in LR by MOL to help ensure the safety and performance of these important ships."
MOL made TradeWinds headlines earlier this week after firming up four orders that are said to be worth nearly $620m in total.
It also confirmed that a pair of 20,150-teu newbuildings penned at Imabari Shipbuilding will be chartered to Shoei Kisen Kaisha.
MOL said all six containerships are scheduled to hit the water in 2017 and will likely service loops that link Europe and Asia.
TradeWinds first reported that MOL had decided to go with Samsung and Shoei Kisen Kaisha back in January.
Today, its unclear which organisation will class MOL’s two other other ultra-large containerships but observers note the deal with Lloyd's Register serves as further evidence that ClassNK no longer monopolises the Japanese market.
