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Leadership Report

From Pledges to Practice

Anchoring Safety, Sustainability, and Crew Welfare in Vessel Selection

Commissioned by RightShip, this report examines the gap between industry ambitions on safety, sustainability, and crew welfare, and the realities of everyday commercial decision-making

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RightShip GHG submissions more than triple as shipowners move to comply | Rightship

We’re pleased to report shipowners are off to a flying start sending in their compliance ...
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Global Inspections Activity Map January 2023 | Rightship

China - The recent relaxation of restrictions and quarantine in China has made an ...
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Rightship07/02/20232 min read

RightShip: Climbing cases of seafarer abandonment places profits above people as $40 million is lost in unpaid crew wages. | Rightship

The research demonstrates that cases of reported abandonment have been on the rise for ...
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Our Thinking07/02/20231 min read

Together we must end Seafarer Abandonment | Rightship

If you own a ship, manage one, or operate in any relevant role in the wider shipping ...
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Global Inspections activity map - December 2022 | Rightship

China has overtaken Singapore in terms of number of inspections delivered and the two ...
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Global Inspections activity map - November 2022 | Rightship

As we see an increase in vessel manager’s planning processes, the call for RightShip ...
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Global Inspections activity map - October 2022 | Rightship

As of 3 October 2022, we have fully implemented the updated version of RISQ – the ...
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RightShip Inspection Ship Questionnaire webinar recording – a change for the better | Rightship

We recently took part in a webinar hosted by Singapore Nautical Institute, featuring ...
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Global Inspections activity map - September 2022 | Rightship

From 3 October 2022, all Rightship inspections will use RISQ 2.0 and the old format, ...
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Alt27/09/20223 min read

Reflections on SMM Hamburg | Rightship

The 30th SMM Conference reaffirmed the importance of shipping to the global community, ...
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RightShip Guides and Reports

RightShip Guide
RightShip GuidesFrom Fragmented Data to Confident Decisions

A Dry Bulk Charterer's Practical Guide to Trusted, Decision-Grade Transparency in Vessel Due Diligence

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RightShip GuidesRemoving Friction From Vessel Assurance

This Dry Bulk Charterer's Guide explores how reducing operational friction in vessel evaluation and assurance processes can help teams move faster while maintaining control over risk and decision quality.

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22 May 2026 Safety Insights - Portable cargo lights

This Safety Insights paper highlights common failures, risk factors, and practical measures to help improve electrical safety and reduce the risk of electrocution incidents onboard.

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12 March 2026Safety Insights - Lock Out Tag Out

This Safety Insights paper highlights common gaps in Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) practices and provides guidance to help strengthen LOTO practices and support safer maintenance operations onboard. 

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Safety insights - Toolbox talks
14 July 2025Safety Insights - Toolbox Talks

This paper and supporting video provide insights from an actual incident and outlines best practices with respect to Toolbox Talk.

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Mooring Safety
7 May 2025Safety Insights - Mooring Safety

Mooring forms an integral part of critical shipboard operations. It can be viewed as routine or nonroutine depending on the type of mooring operations. Incidents related to mooring do not occur often. 

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11 April 2025Safety Insights - Enclosed Space Entry

Since 2019, RightShip assessed a selections of 611 incidents that resulted in fatalities. Of these, 35 happened in enclosed spaces resulting in 46 lives lost. These tragic incidents could have been avoided, if certain preventative or mitigating controls had been in place. 

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