Lloyd’s Register’s Certification through Technology Qualification is a logical three-stage process for assessing novel technology components (and sub-components) for technology maturity level and associated risks. The process involves Verification, Validation, and Performance Evaluation to ensure the technology can meet or exceed the technology goals it was designed for.
The output from this three-stage assessment process enables a novel technology to be certified, even though it may still be undergoing refinement or unable to comply with the requirements of a published Standard or Rule. Technology Qualification can be applied at any stage of the technology development process, though early engagement in the process offers distinct advantages.
Lloyd’s Register offers Certification through Technology Qualification as an evidence-based, systematic process for managing technology-related risks, providing confidence to all stakeholders that the technology is likely to achieve its objective with an acceptable level of reliability.
This delivers a range of important outcomes:
- Optimises and accelerates development programs.
- Supports financial decisions by assessing the viability and maturity of the technology.
- Addresses stakeholder uncertainty – including investors, regulators and customers.
- Examines the potential impacts of integrating new and existing technologies.
- Substantiates technology performance claims – enhancing the credibility of the new technology or product.
- Mitigates technical and commercial risks.
- Can reduce insurance premiums.
- Reduces technical barriers to trade.
- Enhances cross-border marketing potential.
Lloyd’s Register is committed to safety and sustainability, so innovation to meet our goals is at the heart of everything we do. The Guidance Notes for Certification through Technology Qualification represent a recommended practice based on years of experience in certifying numerous technologies from maritime, decarbonization, oil and gas to renewable energy, and even technologies like autonomous unmanned aerial vehicles and additive manufacturing.
Following the award of Certification through Technology Qualification, a certified technology may undergo further certifications for specific regulatory requirements, if appropriate. Please refer to the Guidance Notes for Certification through Technology Qualification for further details.
