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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MOORING SAFETY Key insights from incidents, inspections, and terminal feedback to improve mooring safety and reduce operational risk. KEY HIGHLIGHTS TOP RISQ FINDINGS FINDINGS CLASSIFICATION This shows mooring incidents are not only caused by human error, but also by equipment condition and ineffective procedures. COMMON TERMINAL FEEDBACK ISSUES These issues […]
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Port-Specific Inspection Update – Port Hedland, AustraliaVessels calling at Port Hedland should note new machinery inspection requirements effective 1 May 2026, introduced under Pilbara Ports Marine Safety Bulletin PH 02/26. Under defined trigger conditions, ships may be subject to a physical inspection of machinery spaces. These inspections will assess engine […]
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