This week’s inspection focus looks at two bridge-readiness checkpoints that surface repeatedly during vessel inspections: routine testing of bridge equipment and the quality of the Master/Pilot information exchange. Both are simple to get right on paper, yet both can become sources of inspection findings when documentation is inconsistent or the […]
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3.2 — MASTER’S STANDING ORDERS & THE NIGHT ORDER BOOK What inspectors check Inspectors are checking whether the Master’s Standing Orders have actually been explained to the deck officers — not just filed away — and whether Night Orders are being written by the Master and countersigned by the officers […]
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Awareness brief on RISQ checkpoint 3.1 — navigation instructions & officer familiarity This week’s inspection focus looks at how vessel managers translate navigational safety policy into practical, everyday guidance — and whether officers can actually show they know and use it. Inspectors assess this under checkpoint 3.1: is practical navigational […]
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This week’s focus draws on a recent RightShip Ship Inspection Program (RISQ) report for a bulk carrier in the dry cargo trade. The Findings at a Glance – The inspection recorded sixteen non-conformities. We’ve grouped them into five recurring focus areas that consistently surface across RISQ inspections fleet-wide: Training & […]
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Every RightShip inspection tells a story about how well a vessel is really run — not just what’s written in the manuals, but how consistently the crew lives up to it day to day. This week, we take a closer look at what inspectors focus on, where the majority of […]
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This week’s RISQ Inspection Focus looks at two areas inspectors consistently check onboard: how accurately the Officer Matrix reflects who is actually serving on the vessel, and how well the Master and Navigation Officers can demonstrate their ECDIS familiarisation. QUESTION 2.13 – Keeping the Officer Matrix Accurate and Current An […]
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Two very different checks, one shared goal: making sure the people on board are ready, capable, and fit for the job. This week we look at how crew are trained to handle dangerous cargo safely, and how a strong drug and alcohol policy keeps the whole ship’s operation sound. Questions […]
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This week’s RISQ focus looks at two questions that test whether the right training has reached the right people onboard — from the Master on the bridge to the crew handling bulk cargo on deck. 2.6 – Has the Master Been Given the Right Ship Handling Training? Experience on paper […]
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A data-led briefing on AI in risk management, operational efficiency drivers, and the direction of standardised vessel inspections. This briefing summarises three key developments shaping maritime risk management today: the rise of AI-led inspection analysis, the operational factors driving efficiency gains, and the industry’s shift toward standardised inspection frameworks. AI […]
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Questions Covered: 2.4 – Is the vessel’s manning in compliance with the Safe Manning Certificate? 2.5 – Do all personnel maintain rest period/work hours and are the rest hours in compliance with STCW or MLC requirements? 2.4 – Safe Manning Certificate Compliance Minimum safe manning is the level of manning […]
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