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Lloyd’s Register (LR) has entered into a strategic collaboration with DYNAMARINe to deliver an independent auditing scheme for ship-to-ship (STS) service providers. 

Under the agreement, LR’s auditors will assess STS service providers against the quality and safety standards established by OCIMF Guidelines and risk data and records of DYNAMARINe. The resulting audit reports will be reviewed and evaluated by DYNAMARINe, which will then issue a final assessment and performance score to each participating provider. This collaborative approach aims to create a consistent and trusted framework for verifying the competence and reliability of STS operators worldwide. 

This initiative directly supports the objectives of the recently updated OCIMF STS Guide, which calls for independent verification of service providers’ self-assessments. It also represents a significant step towards reducing the duplication of audits across the energy sector, paving the way for a standardised assurance model similar to SIRE, specifically tailored for STS service providers. 

Ehud Bar-Lev, Business Development Manager, LR, said: “This partnership with DYNAMARINe marks an important step in our continued work to strengthen safety and sustainability in shipboard operations. By combining LR’s auditing expertise with DYNAMARINe’s recognised technical leadership, we are helping both energy companies and service providers operate with greater confidence, accountability and shared commitment to excellence.” 

Dr Alexandros Glykas, Managing Director of DYNAMARINe, said: “Our collaboration with Lloyd’s Register reflects a shared vision to elevate safety and environmental responsibility in STS transfers. By working together, we can provide STS assurance to tanker operators and energy companies, while recognising the efforts of providers who continuously strive to improve their standards.” 

This agreement marks the first time an IACS member has been directly involved in auditing STS service providers, reinforcing LR’s position at the forefront of maritime safety and assurance. It also reflects LR’s strategic focus on expanding its advisory and risk management services into new operational areas that demand independent verification and trust.

Jonas Bengtsson, Vice President and General Counsel at Vattenfall, is the company’s new Chief Diversity Officer. Since 2015, the two-year assignment rotates between Vattenfall’s Executive Group Members.

Jonas Bengtsson has been part of Vattenfall’s Executive Group Management since 2024 and is excited to take on this new responsibility:

“For me, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) is not an additional programme outside of everyday business. It is fundamental in our organisation and for our business success that everyone be treated fairly and given equal opportunity. As one of Europe´s largest energy companies and an employer of over 20,000 people, we take our responsibility to have a positive impact on the communities where we live and work seriously.”

“We are more than the sum of our parts. Our 94 nationalities of diverse thinkers, doers and makers are our strength. It is critical for us as a business to collaborate across cultures, borders and business areas for impact, delivering on our ambition of a fossil free future,” says Jonas Bengtsson.

The Chief Diversity Officer role at Vattenfall was created in 2015. Vattenfall aims to reflect the communities it operates in, fostering close connections with customers and stakeholders. Inclusion is integral to the business.

“At Vattenfall, we believe in the power of our people. Having an open, positive, and inclusive work experience gives us all energy and catalyses collaboration, which is critical for innovation, competitiveness, and growth. With Jonas Bengtsson joining as Chief Diversity Officer, we reaffirm our commitment to DEI being at the heart of our culture and what we stand up for. We’ve already made strong progress, and we’ll continue to build a more inclusive workplace where everyone feels they can contribute and belong,” says Stephanie Hinton-James, Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

Vattenfall was named in 2025 a Leader in Diversity by the Financial Times and Statista’s European Diversity Leaders Ranking, highlighting its commitment to staying the course and ensuring Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is embedded throughout the organisation.

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Vattenfall’s Press Office, +46 8 739 50 10, press@vattenfall.com