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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

RightshipAug 11, 20203 min read

How RightShip’s safety ecosystem helps to minimise risk exposure during vessel selection

RightShip’s safety ecosystem We’re committed to ensuring our customers have a full view ...
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Case StudiesAug 5, 20201 min read

Helicopter operations high potential near miss incidents

Impact Loose items of equipment and slack (unpressurised) fire hoses will move around in ...
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Our ThinkingJul 28, 20204 min read

Stories from the sea: how improving safety strengthens crew wellbeing

Explore real-life experiences from seafarers and discover how stronger safety practices ...
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RightshipJul 21, 20203 min read

Stories from the sea: how preventative maintenance improves the whole supply chain

I graduated as a marine engineer in early 2000 and when I started my career at sea, the ...
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RightshipJul 13, 20203 min read

Stories from the sea: why safety must be delivered through a top-down culture | Rightship

In the early years of my career, the attitude towards safety and safety management ...
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RightshipJun 29, 20203 min read

Stories from the sea: How RightShip’s Safety Score will drive proactive change

I started my cadetship in 1996. Back then, there was no ISM, the port state control ...
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RightshipMar 5, 20202 min read

Stories from the sea: why we need to move from the Risk Rating to the Safety Score

I spent time at sea in the 1980s and 1990s, so I know first-hand the challenges that ...
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Case StudiesJan 1, 20204 min read

Seafarer stress, mental health and wellness at sea

Causes There are many different triggers for an increase in stress and a decline in the ...
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Case StudiesJul 31, 20193 min read

Safe means of access

Fixed accommodation ladders – usually attached to a turntable at the ship’s side – are ...
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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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