RISQ 3.2 is Live – Effective 25 February 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…
DBCE Welcomes New Managing Director, Michael Phoon
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.…
RightShip’s Age Trigger update
Based on strong Phase 1 performance and expanded global inspection capacity, RightShip is simplifying the Age Trigger timeline for dry bulk and general cargo vessels. From Phases 2–4 onward, there…
Intercargo Discussed RISQ 3.2 with RightShip
Intercargo held meeting with RightShip at Athens on RISQ 3.2. The update was posted by Intercargo on Linkedin. The Linkedin post reads as below Quote Yesterday, INTERCARGO’s Quality Panel (West)…
How to prepare for Ship Inspections: Audit Readiness for Dry Bulk Operators
Sail through your vessel inspections Ship inspections remain a crucial procedure to maintain safety standards throughout the dry bulk industry. It has become increasingly recognised that the real driving force…
RightShip to Launch RISQ 3.2 Soon
As the industry is evolving so there is need to look upon the system around us. View this RightShip engaged 22 associations representing ship owners and managers worldwide, gathering over…
CDI is Launching “Liquid CO2 Vessel” – Ship Inspection Program.
The Stichting Chemical Distribution Institute (CDI) is proud to announce the launch of its innovative Liquid Carbon Dioxide (LCO2) Vessel, Inspection Program; a pioneering initiative aimed at ensuring the safe…
SIRE 2.0 Focused Inspection Campaign on Maritime Security Underway
OCIMF has launched a Focused Inspection Campaign (FIC) within the SIRE 2.0 tanker inspection programme, reinforcing maritime security readiness across the global tanker fleet. This campaign, which began on 1…
CDI Launches New China Domestic Trade Inspection Type from 15th August 2025
CDI has issued a notice which is dated 31st Julty 2025 announcing a new type of inspection category as “China Domestic Trade Inspection Type. This is aimed at bringing into…
RightShip: Changes to the Safety Score
On 20 August 2025, RightShip is introducing a major update to its Safety Score that changes this: deficiencies will now be weighted by their severity, classified using a methodology developed…