The proposal comes after a bid for the German classification society from France’s Bureau Veritas was rejected last week.

LR said in a letter to Germany’s leading shipowners that it is considering the move as part of its commitment to the German shipping industry.


In the letter executive chairman David Moorhouse said he believes he has the backing of GL.


He said: “We are fully committed to the German market place, supporting quality and leadership in the containership market and shipping in general and our actions in relation to this issue are directed with this in mind.”


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