The Chemical Distribution Institute (CDI) has announced the successful completion of the first vessel inspection under its newly launched Liquefied Carbon Dioxide (LCO₂) Vessel Inspection Programme, marking an important development for the emerging maritime carbon transport sector. The programme has been introduced under the CDI-Marine Inspection Scheme to support the […]
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Ch 2.6.2 | VOC Management Plan Were the Master and officers familiar with the VOC Management Plan, and had the procedures for minimising VOC emissions set out in the Plan been implemented and documented as required? Applies to: Oil Tanker | Chemical Tanker | LNG | LPG Potential Ground for […]
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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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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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Machinery upkeep is back in the spotlight. Port State Control Officers worldwide are aligning on a sharper, more consistent approach to checking engine rooms — moving beyond a quick walk-through to verifying real operational readiness. Here’s what’s changing and what it means for your ship. FIRST LOOK: WHAT INSPECTORS SCAN […]
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Four MSAs Launch Joint 5-Month Pollution Crackdown Across the Bohai Sea Tianjin, Hebei, Liaoning and Shandong maritime authorities join forces for a coordinated inspection drive covering oily water, air emissions, fuel quality and high-risk operations. Starting 5 June 2026, the maritime safety administrations of Tianjin, Hebei, Liaoning and Shandong began […]
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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 […]
Read moreCritical CO₂ System Safety Pins Left Installed After Maintenance Introduction A potentially serious safety failure was identified during a pre-sailing inspection when crew members discovered that safety pins preventing the vessel’s fixed CO₂ firefighting system from operating had not been removed after maintenance work. The pins had been installed by […]
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