06/12/2026
June 2026 marks two important milestones in LR’s global history: 140 years in Sri Lanka and 140 years in Egypt.
In Sri Lanka, LR's first non-exclusive surveyor was appointed in Colombo in 1886, with the first exclusive surveyor following in 1945. In Egypt, the first non-exclusive surveyor was appointed in Alexandria in 1886, with the first exclusive surveyor appointed just half a decade later, in 1891.
These anniversaries offer an opportunity to reflect on LR’s long-standing presence in both countries and the generations of colleagues whose expertise and dedication have supported maritime and industrial development over the past 140 years.
Take a look below at a selection of archival photographs documenting the work of LR surveyors in Sri Lanka and Egypt over the past 50 years.