GUIDANCE NOTES FOR CERTIFICATION THROUGH TECHNOLOGY QUALIFICATION, JANUARY 2022
Basis for Certification through Technology
Qualification
Section
1 Introduction
2 Abbreviations and Terms of Reference
■ Section 1
Introduction
1.1 General
1.1.1 Innovation and new technologies can often lead to the development of novel designs, concepts or applications that
are not covered by normative Rules, existing Standards, or conventional industry practices. These designs or concepts
and/or the application of existing technology to new environments can introduce risks and challenge project outcomes.
Therefore, the unknowns associated with the deployment of novel technologies need to be identified, investigated,
assessed, and managed through an evidence-based certification process that provides confidence to all stakeholders in
the technology.
1.1.2 As investors in new technologies seek assurance that they will receive the desired return on investment, the
certification of a technology by an independent certification body provides an additional layer of confidence in achieving that
goal. Furthermore, insurance bodies may offer lower insurance premiums for technologies that have been certified by
independent bodies, which is of benefit to technology developers.
1.1.3 It is also accepted that in terms of facilitating export of products, aside from reducing technical barriers to trade,
certified products benefit from augmented cross-border marketing potential, increased end-user confidence, assured proof
of compliance against stated technical specifications, reduced operational risk and enhanced safety.
1.1.4 The Lloyd’s Register ‘Certification through Technology Qualification’ provides an independent, robust, systematic
technology verification and validation process by demonstrating to interested parties that the uncertainties introduced by a
novel technology, a new application of an existing technology, or an innovative method for deploying existing technology
have been considered, and that the technology meets or exceeds the requirements of the specifications provided in the
definition of the technology (see Ch 3, 2.4
Definition of the technology).
1.1.5 The technology qualification certification process is based upon objective evidence and arguments to support
claims that the technology will function in the target operating environment, within specific limits and with an acceptable
level of confidence.
1.1.6 While this certification process is applicable for the assessment of most technologies, it excludes the certification
of novel software. However, it includes pre-certified novel software embedded in hardware systems.
1.2 Purpose
1.2.1 These guidance notes present the process for Certification through Technology Qualification. As part of the
certification process, LR adopts a universally accepted technology and integration readiness level framework (see Ch 5, 1
Technology Assessment scale and Ch 5, 2 Integration assessment scale), a total system perspective and lifecycle
approach during each stage of assessment. The details provided in this document cover the various requirements and
deliverables for each stage, leading to the award of a Technology Qualification Certificate.
1.3 Overview of certification process
1.3.1 Certification through technology qualification is delivered in three stages, as illustrated in Figure 1.1.1 Overview
of Certification through Technology Qualification below.
1.3.2 Stage 01: Technology Verification – This stage covers the assessment of a product or technology against the
definition of the technology (see Ch 3, 2.4 Definition of the technology), as claimed by the technology developer. While
conventional verification consists of an assessment of a technology against existing codes or standards, these are not
always applicable for novel technologies. For this reason, novel technologies are assessed against the definition of the
technology to confirm whether the technology complies with the stated requirements; and if not, the divergence that must
be rectified by the developer to merit a Technology Qualification Certificate. The deliverable at the end of this stage is a
Technology Appraisal Report.
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