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New Class Status Review options
We’re introducing greater flexibility in how Class Status is reviewed as part of dry bulk vetting, supporting faster vetting decisions and giving customers greater choice over the level of review.

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From Fragmented Data to Confident Decisions
A Dry Bulk Charterer's Practical Guide to Trusted, Decision-Grade Transparency in Vessel Due Diligence


Latest release
New Class Status Review options
We’re introducing greater flexibility in how Class Status is reviewed as part of dry bulk vetting, supporting faster vetting decisions and giving customers greater choice over the level of review.

Discover RightShip’s intelligence, data and workflow solutions that help businesses strengthen safety, manage risk and realise commercial value.
Discover the frameworks that underpin RightShip’s solutions, helping maritime businesses assess safety performance, manage risk and drive continuous improvement.
Latest Updates
Updated Vetting Baseline Criteria now available
RightShip has updated its Vetting Baseline Criteria to better align with current vetting practice, with targeted changes designed to simplify and clarify how vessel risk is assessed.

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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

RightshipJun 3, 20245 min read

Looking forward to Posidonia 2024 with Andrew Roberts

Discover how data and partnerships drive maritime industry progress at Posidonia 2024 ...
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RightShip Inspections Insights 2023

Explore key findings from RightShip’s 2023 inspections, including safety trends, ...
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RightshipSep 5, 20236 min read

From starboard surprises to portside perils: Inherent risks in the shipping industry

Overview of risks in shipping At a macro level, shipping is at an inflection point where ...
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RightshipJul 24, 20234 min read

Inspections activity map - June 2023

Stay ahead in vessel inspections with RightShip's guidelines for planning and compliance, ...
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RightshipJun 20, 20234 min read

Inspections activity map - May 2023

Stay informed about May 2023 inspections, planning tips, and compliance updates for ...
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RightshipMay 16, 20233 min read

Inspections activity map - April 2023

Discover the latest insights on inspection trends, planning requirements, and compliance ...
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RightshipApr 20, 20232 min read

Inspections activity map - March 2023

Explore RightShip’s March 2023 Inspections Activity Map with insights into global ...
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RightshipApr 13, 20232 min read

Sailing Blind - 3 reasons maritime vessel risk is undermanaged by commodity traders and financiers

Discover how commodity traders can manage maritime risks effectively with RightShip's ...
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RightshipApr 5, 20232 min read

Risky business – commodities traders and financiers, it’s time to re-think your vessel screening process

Rethink your vessel screening process to enhance transparency, profitability, and risk ...
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RightshipMar 15, 20232 min read

Global Inspections Activity Map February 2023

Discover insights from the February 2023 Global Inspections Activity Map, highlighting ...
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RightShip Insights and Guides

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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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