RightShip Vessel Inspections
Maximise Safety with Comprehensive Vessel Inspections
RightShip’s Vessel Inspections help ship owners & managers enhance vessel's safety, sustainability, and compliance. Our RISQ inspections are designed to mitigate risks, improve operational performance, and adhere to industry best practices and international regulatory standards.


Navigating Risk and Compliance in a Fast‑Changing Maritime Landscape
Enabling Safer Maritime Operations Through Proven Risk Control
Accredited InspectorsAll inspections are carried out by accredited inspectors trained to apply a standardised inspection methodology to deliver consistent evidence-based outcomes
Accredited InspectorsAll inspections are carried out by accredited inspectors trained to apply a standardised inspection methodology to deliver consistent evidence-based outcomes
Clear, Actionable Safety InsightsStructured findings based on RISQ highlight key risk areas, helping you prioritise corrective actions and strengthen onboard safety and operational practices.
Clear, Actionable Safety InsightsStructured findings based on RISQ highlight key risk areas, helping you prioritise corrective actions and strengthen onboard safety and operational practices.
Smarter Maritime Risk DecisionsRightShip Inspections support smoother vetting decisions, allow for assessment of risk, preventative controls, and recommendations to assist key players across the maritime landscape.
Smarter Maritime Risk DecisionsRightShip Inspections support smoother vetting decisions, allow for assessment of risk, preventative controls, and recommendations to assist key players across the maritime landscape.
Built for Efficiency and Rigorous Assurance
Each inspection type is designed to meet your specific needs, ensuring both efficiency
and a thorough assessment of your vessel's condition, safety and compliance.
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Standard Inspection
A comprehensive, physical onboard assessment covering all relevant inspection questions. Average duration on board is between 10 - 12 hours.
Hybrid Inspection
Managers can upload required documentation in advance, allowing inspectors to complete most of the review remotely. This reduces time on board to approximately 8 - 10 hours, making Hybrid ideal for short port stays while maintaining full RISQ compliance.
Dual Inspection
This involves two inspectors each covering their parts to complete all relevant questions during the physical inspection. Average duration on board is approximately 6 - 7 hours.
An Inspection Approach for Today’s Operational Pressures
- Time reduction
- Less Disruption
- Streamlined Inspections
Built for Short Port Calls
Reduce onboard inspection time to approximately 8 - 10 hours—ideal for tight port schedules without compromising RISQ compliance.
Less Disruption for Crew
Remote document review means fewer interruptions and reduced stress, keeping onboard operations running smoothly.

Faster, Smoother Inspections
Early preparation via DMC (approx. 70%) of documents uploaded in advance plus timely hybrid uploads (approx. 30% of documents uploaded, 72 hours ahead) ensures clear, uninterrupted remote review and a more efficient inspection experience.
Planning for an Inspection
Successful RightShip inspections are built on preparation. Operators should submit inspection requests at least seven days in advance, with a 14-day lead time recommended to allow for vessel scheduling, inspector availability, and potential weather-related disruptions. Crew should be familiar with the latest RISQ requirements, key documentation should be organised and readily available, and critical machinery and safety equipment should be tested prior to the inspection. A well-prepared vessel helps minimise avoidable findings, supports an efficient inspection process, and demonstrates strong operational standards.

RightShip Inspection Video Library
Explore instructional videos to guide you through key steps and help you prepare with ease, saving time and effort along the way.
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Before Inspection
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Prepare for Inspection
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During Inspection
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After Inspection
Maximise your vessel's safety score by planning your RightShip inspection in advance.
Get step-by-step guidance on how to apply for a RightShip inspection.
Ensure a smooth inspection process by welcoming and respecting your assigned inspector.
Prepare your vessel and crew for a successful RightShip inspection.
Ship Managers
Ship's Crew
Key personnel should attend the opening meeting to define the scope, equipment testing, and inspection areas
This video guides the person accompanying the inspector.
Learn how to handle the closing meeting with the inspector after the physical inspection.
All participants, must uphold ethical and professional standards during the inspection process.
The Maritime Industry, in Their Own Words
"The RightShip platform and support team have been invaluable to us as ship managers in improving our safety, compliance, and operational standards. The inspection process, vetting requirements, and follow-up guidance are practical and constructive — helping us identify gaps, strengthen our Safety Management System, improve PSC readiness, and build a stronger safety culture both onboard and ashore. We appreciate the team's professionalism and timely support when clarification is needed on inspection findings, platform access, or close-out submissions.."
Indochina Petroleum Transportation Jsc
“RightShip remains the gold standard for maritime risk assessment and safety benchmarking. Their comprehensive vetting platform and rigorous inspection framework have significantly raised the bar for global ship operations. By providing transparent data on vessel condition, crew welfare, and operational history, they actively help managers mitigate risk and ensure safety is never compromised."
Pacific Ship Management Co. Ltd.
“RightShip has created a widely recognised benchmarking system that enables commercial stakeholders to compare vessels using standardised indicators and inspection outcomes. The platform has become an influential tool in chartering decisions and encourages operators to maintain high standards of compliance and performance.”
Intermaritime Shipmanagement Ltd.
“Since working with RightShip, vessel safety systems have significantly improved. As a seafarer, I have witnessed positive changes in vessel maintenance, crew training, and crew awareness — all of which have enhanced vessel safety, operational standards, and overall performance.”
Synergy Navis Marine Pvt Ltd
“RightShip plays an important role in enhancing vessel standards and promoting compliance with international conventions and industry requirements. The platform supports seafarer competency and operational standards, contributing to safer vessel operations, cargo handling, and overall maritime efficiency."
Pacific Ship Management Co. Ltd.
“Access to the RightShip platform has been a significant advantage for monitoring our fleet’s overall performance. The Global RightShip Inspection Dashboard provides a valuable benchmark against peer vessels, and proactive prompts for PSC inspections and closures further enhance our compliance readiness.”
Tolani Shipping Company Limited
“I view RightShip not just as a compliance check, but as valuable partner in guiding our safety and maintenance standards in the right direction. Rigorous inspections genuinely drive meaningful improvements.”
V. Ships
“RightShip is highly valued for the professionalism, responsiveness, and consistent support provided by the team. The platform remains an important tool for promoting safety, transparency, and continuous improvement across the maritime industry. We particularly value the prompt communication, cooperative approach during inspections and reviews, and the willingness of staff to provide guidance and clarification whenever needed.”
Sea Traders SA
Frequently Asked Questions
To enhance safety and transparency across the maritime supply chain by providing an objective assessment of vessel standards.
Inspection outcomes are used to:
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Support vetting decisions by reinforcing desktop assessments with on-board verification.
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Identify gaps between a vessel’s Safety Management System and actual practices.
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Promote continuous improvement by encouraging operators to align with best practice standards beyond regulatory compliance.
Ultimately, the programme contributes to RightShip’s objective of improving safety performance and reducing risk across the industry.
RightShip Inspections play a key role within the vetting process and Safety Score framework.
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A valid inspection strengthens vetting outcomes, providing confidence in vessel condition and management practices.
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Where an inspection is required but not available, it can directly impact the vetting outcome (e.g. delays or an “unacceptable” status where no inspection is booked).
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Inspection outcomes (including findings and validity) are considered alongside vessel performance indicators such as PSC history and incidents to inform overall risk assessment.
This integration ensures that inspection results are not standalone, but part of a holistic, risk-based evaluation of vessel quality and safety performance.
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