Under the new requirements introduced in Pilbara Ports Marine Safety Bulletin PH 02/26, effective 1 May 2026, vessels calling at the Port of Port Hedland are required to comply with machinery space inspection standards. In view of this, RightShip will be able to conduct Pilbara Ports-specific machinery inspections. About the Service Under Pilbara Ports Marine Safety… Read more: RightShip Commences Pilbara Ports Vessel Machinery Inspections from 1 May 2026

22 April 2026, Singapore – The Dry Bulk Centre of Excellence (DBCE) welcomes Rio Tinto as a member, marking a significant milestone as the first major charterer to join the initiative. The announcement was made at Rio Tinto’s Designated Owners & Operators (DOO) Annual Forum during Singapore Maritime Week 2026, underscoring the company’s commitment to advancing… Read more: Rio Tinto Becomes First Charterer to Join DBCE, Strengthening Industry Alignment on DryBMS

From 1 April 2026, all dry bulk and general cargo vessels aged 12 years or older without a valid RightShip Inspection will have their Safety Score downgraded to 2 out of 5. In addition, vessels meeting or exceeding the age criteria that have not completed an acceptable RightShip Inspection will require a valid inspection in order to… Read more: Phase 2 of RightShip’s Inspection Age Trigger Takes Effect on 1 April 2026

As of 25 February 2026, 12:00 GMT, RISQ 3.2 is now live.All RightShip Inspections conducted from this time onward will be in accordance with RISQ 3.2.If you need to revisit the questionnaire, you may download RISQ 3.2 below.   Download RISQ 3.2 Now  Under RISQ 3.2, the timeframe for a standard RightShip Inspection has been reduced… Read more: RISQ 3.2 is Live – Effective 25 February 2026

We are proud to announce that Michael Phoon will join DBCE as Managing Director on 5 January 2026. Michael is widely regarded as one of the most influential maritime leaders. During his ten years as Executive Director of the Singapore Shipping Association, he transformed the organisation into what the IMO described as a global “gold… Read more: DBCE Welcomes New Managing Director, Michael Phoon