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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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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Turning Safety Insights into Safer Operations The maritime industry has significantly strengthened its safety management systems over the years. Despite these improvements, serious incidents continue to occur during high-risk operations. The focus is no longer on introducing more procedures, but on ensuring existing controls are practical, consistently applied, and fully […]
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Every inspection looks beyond the machinery. This week’s RISQ focus turns to two questions that protect the people running the ship: 2.2 – Has the vessel been provided with certificates of financial security for seafarers? 2.3 – Can all crew communicate effectively in the working language of the ship? 01 […]
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Effective 1 July 2026, Phase 3 of RightShip’s Inspection Age Trigger extends the mandatory inspection requirement to Dry Bulk and General Cargo vessels aged 11 years and older. If your vessel hasn’t been inspected, the consequences are immediate. At a Glance What Happens Without a Valid Inspection? Action Required — […]
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A hidden electrical hazard in cargo holds and stores Most vessels run portable lights at 220V AC — and constant handling, knocks, and damp cargo spaces leave them exposed to damage. When a fault reaches the casing, current can pass straight through anyone who picks it up. In the last […]
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A New Era of Fleet Oversight – RightShip Inspection Age Trigger Reduced from 14 Years to 10 Year A Major Industry Shift in Vessel Oversight RightShip has formally revised its vessel inspection age trigger from 14 years to 10 years, rolling out through a phased implementation schedule that concludes in […]
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