Lloyd's Register class status lookup
Lloyd's Register (LR) appears in the IACS data under the code LRS, not "LR". As of 30 September 2026 the IACS dataset lists 7,606 ships classed by Lloyd's Register: 7,182 in class, 95 suspended and 318 withdrawn. Look up any Lloyd's Register-classed ship by IMO number below, or check up to 100 at once through the API.
Lloyd's Register fleet by class status
How the 7,606 ships listed under LRS break down by their latest IACS status:
| Status | Vessels | Share | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delivered | 7,175 | 94.3% | In class |
| Reinstated | 7 | 0.1% | In class |
| Suspended | 95 | 1.2% | Not in class |
| Withdrawn | 318 | 4.2% | Not in class |
| No status recorded | 11 | 0.1% | Not stated |
Most common reasons for status changes
The reason recorded with each ship's latest status change, where one is given:
| Reason | Vessels |
|---|---|
| by society for other reasons | 332 |
| Survey overdue | 51 |
| Sold for recycling (scrap) | 21 |
| Transfer of class to a non-IACS society | 4 |
| Owner's request for other reasons | 4 |
About Lloyd's Register
- Full name: Lloyd's Register (LR)
- Also known as: LR, Lloyd's Register, Lloyds Register
- Founded: 1760
- Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
- IACS code:
LRS - Website: www.lr.org
Check Lloyd's Register class status through the API
Send IMO numbers to /vessels. Ships classed by Lloyd's Register come back with "class": "LRS":
curl -X POST https://vessel-class-finder-production.up.railway.app/vessels \
-H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"imos": [9321483, 9074729]}'Filter the response on class == "LRS" to find the Lloyd's Register-classed ships in a list, and on status to find any that are suspended or withdrawn.
Check a whole fleet at once
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Get a free API keyFrequently asked questions
How do I check if a ship is classed by Lloyd's Register?
Enter the ship's 7-digit IMO number in the lookup on this page. If Lloyd's Register classes it, the result shows class society LRS, the class status and the last and next survey dates. For many ships at once, use the API with up to 100 IMO numbers per request.
What code does Lloyd's Register use in IACS data?
LRS. The IACS Vessels in Class dataset and this API identify Lloyd's Register (LR) as "LRS".
How many ships does Lloyd's Register class?
As of 30 September 2026, the IACS dataset lists 7,606 ships under Lloyd's Register, of which 7,182 are in class (Delivered, Reinstated or Reassigned), 95 suspended and 318 withdrawn. That makes it number 5 of the 12 IACS members by ships listed.
Is this official Lloyd's Register data?
It is Lloyd's Register's own data as published by IACS in its Vessels in Class dataset, refreshed weekly. It is not a substitute for class certificates or the society's own records, which remain authoritative.
Can I get Lloyd's Register class status through an API?
Yes. POST a list of IMO numbers to /vessels with your API key and each result includes the class society code, status, survey dates and reason for the latest status change. The free tier includes 100 lookups a month.
Other IACS classification societies
Numbers come from IACS's public Vessels in Class dataset and cover only ships classed by IACS members. They are not a substitute for class certificates or the society's own records.