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Safety Score 1 and 2

Safety Score 1 rules and resolutions
Rule Resolution options
SS1-1 Open Abandonment of Seafarers case at the vessel level Vessel needs to be removed from ILO list of abandoned seafarers, once removed RightShip to review.

Full investigation report from managers into the ILO abandonment case, to include all submittals such as:

  • Timesheet of events
  • SOF from crewmembers
  • In depth RCA and preventive measures implementation
  • Fleet circulars and lessons learnt
  • Company action plan based on lessons learnt
  • Third party reports (ILO, ITF, P&I, Crew Manning agency…)

Evidence of resolution and no other similar case within the fleet

Evidence that vessel changed ownership and DOC managers after the Abandonment of Seafarers case

SS1-3 Vessel on the Paris MOU banned list Vessel needs to be removed from Paris MOU banned list, once removed RightShip to review
SS1-4 Vessel on the AMSA banned list Vessel needs to be removed from AMSA banned list, once removed RightShip to review
SS1-5 Vessel on the USCG banned list Vessel needs to be removed from USCG banned list, once removed RightShip to review
SS1-6 Vessel on the RightShip Vessel Restriction list Vessel is removed from RightShip’s proprietary vessel restriction list
SS1-7 Company on the RightShip Company Restriction list Change of Company association or the company is removed from RightShip proprietary Company Restriction list
SS1-8 Any vessel with 3 PSC detentions in the last 24 months Send RightShip information to review severity of detention and RightShip may suggest a RightShip Inspection. Owner may appeal to the MOU with backing of Flag or Class. Vessel needs to display good performance over 24 months such that the rule will automatically resolve. 

Substantial evidence by Class/Flag to support why the detention could be considered unjustified

Company action plan based on lessons learnt

OR

Detention appeal documentation available

OR

Evidence that vessel changed ownership and DOC managers after the PSC detention

Evidence describing the actions taken by new managers during vessel take over to assess the risk presented by previous PSC detentions

SS1-9 Vessel with CAT-A incident in 12 months The vessel will require a RightShip Inspection & close out of incidents before rule release. Vessel needs to display good performance over 12 months such that the rule will automatically resolve.

Full investigation report from managers to include all submittals such as

  • Timesheet of events
  • SOF from crewmembers
  • VDR data analysis
  • In depth RCA and preventive measures implementation
  • Fleet circulars and lessons learnt
  • Company action plan based on lessons learnt
  • Third party reports (Class, Technician, Maker…)

External/independent 3rd party investigation

OR

Evidence that vessel changed ownership and DOC managers after the incident

Evidence describing the actions taken by new managers during vessel take over to assess the risk presented by this Cat A incident

SS1-10 Any vessel with an unacceptable last RightShip inspection The vessel will require a RightShip Inspection.
SS1-11 Any vessel flagged with a Paris MOU scored flag which is Medium to High or High Risk The vessel needs to change it’s Flag to one which is not a Medium or High / High Risk with Paris MOU
SS1-12 Any vessel flagged with a Paris MOU scored flag which is on their Blacklist, and combined with Low or Very Low performing Class Society Change of Flag which is not on the Paris MOU Blacklist or flag to change status with Paris MOU .
SS1-13 Vessel with 2 incidents (CAT-A or CAT-B) in 36 months The vessel will require a RightShip Inspection and provide close out of both incidents. Vessel needs to display good performance over 36 months such that the rule will automatically resolve.

Full investigation report for each incident from managers to include all submittals such as               

  • Timesheet of events
  • SOF from crewmembers
  • VDR data analysis
  • In depth RCA and preventive measures implementation
  • Fleet circulars and lessons learnt
  • Company action plan based on lessons learnt
  • Timesheet of events
  • Third party reports (Class, Technician, Maker…)

External/independent 3rd party investigation

OR

Evidence that vessel changed ownership and DOC managers after the incident

Evidence describing the actions taken by new managers during vessel take over to assess the risk presented by previous incident

SS1-14 Vessel with 3 incidents (CAT-A or CAT-B or CAT-C) in 60 months The vessel will require a RightShip Inspection and provide close out of all three incidents. Vessel needs to display good performance over 60 months such that the rule will automatically resolve.

Full investigation report for each incident from managers to include all submittals such as               

  • Timesheet of events
  • SOF from crewmembers
  • VDR data analysis
  • In depth RCA and preventive measures implementation
  • Fleet circulars and lessons learnt
  • Company action plan based on lessons learnt
  • Timesheet of events

External/independent 3rd party investigation

OR

Evidence that vessel changed ownership and DOC managers after the incident

Evidence describing the actions taken by new managers during vessel take over to assess the risk presented by previous incident

 

Safety Score 2 rules and resolutions
Rule Resolution options
SS2-1 Any vessel with 2 PSC detentions in the last 24 months Send RightShip information to review severity of detention and possible a RightShip Inspection. Vessel needs to display good performance over 24 months such that the rule will automatically resolve. Owner may appeal to the MOU with backing of Flag or Class.

Substantial evidence by Class/Flag to support why the detention could be considered unjustified

Company action plan based on lessons learnt

OR

Detention appeal documentation available

OR

Evidence that vessel changed ownership and DOC managers after the PSC detention

Evidence describing the actions taken by new managers during vessel take over to assess the risk presented by previous PSC detentions

SS2-2 Any vessel with excessively high numbers (50) of PSC deficiencies over 24 months Send RightShip information to review severity of deficiencies. Vessel needs to display good performance over 24 months such that the rule will automatically resolve.

Class or external ISM audit report

Detailed RCA and investigation report into each deficiency, clearly describing actions taken to avoid recurrence

Evidence of fleet circulars sent to all company vessels

Company action plan based on lessons learnt

Substantial evidence from Class/Flag to support why some deficiencies could be considered unjustified

OR

Evidence that vessel changed ownership and DOC managers after the PSC detention

Evidence describing the actions taken by new managers during vessel take over to assess the risk presented by previous PSC detentions.

SS2-4 Vessel with CAT-A incident in last 12 months, which already has an acceptable RightShip Inspection, and incident close out Vessel needs to display good performance over 12 months such that the rule will automatically resolve. Part resolution for rule SS1-9.

Full investigation report for each incident from managers to include all submittals such as

  • Timesheet of events
  • SOF from crewmembers
  • VDR data analysis
  • In depth RCA and preventive measures implementation
  • Fleet circulars and lessons learnt
  • Company action plan based on lessons learnt
  • Third party reports (Class, Technician, Maker…)
  • External/independent 3rd party investigation

OR

Evidence that vessel changed ownership and DOC managers after the incident

Evidence describing the actions taken by new managers during vessel take over to assess the risk presented by this Cat A incident.

SS2-5 Vessel over 14 years and over 8000 DWT without a satisfactory RightShip inspection in last 12 months(excl tankers) RightShip Inspection must be completed
SS2-6 Vessel over 25 years and less than 8000 DWT without a satisfactory right inspection in the last 12 months RightShip Inspection must be completed
SS2-7 Any vessel with an open detention over the past 2 years and is still with same DOC or current DOC unknown Owner to provide RightShip with an acceptable close out to the open detention.
SS2-8 Any vessel with an open incident over the past 2 years and is still with same DOC or current DOC unknown Owner to provide RightShip with an acceptable close out to the open incident.
SS2-9 Any vessel whose classes is not an IACS Member Change Class
SS2-11 Any vessel with an unknown class for more than 3 months Provide Class information
SS2-12 Any vessel with an unknown flag for more than 3 months Provide Flag information
SS2-13 Any vessel with an unknown DOC for more than 3 months Provide DOC information
SS2-14 Vessel with 2 incidents in last 36 months (CAT-A or CAT-B), which already has an acceptable RightShip Inspection and incident close Out Vessel needs to display good performance over 36 months such that the rule will automatically resolve. Part resolution for rule SS1-13.

Full investigation report for each incident from managers to include all submittals such as

  • Timesheet of events
  • SOF from crewmembers
  • VDR data analysis
  • In depth RCA and preventive measures implementation
  • Fleet circulars and lessons learnt
  • Company action plan based on lessons learnt
  • Third party reports (Class, Technician, Maker…)
  • External/independent 3rd party investigation

OR

Evidence that vessel changed ownership and DOC managers after the incident

Evidence describing the actions taken by new managers during vessel take over to assess the risk presented by previous incident.

SS2-15 Vessel with 3 incidents in last 60 months (CAT-A or CAT-B or CAT-C), which already has an acceptable RightShip Inspection, and incident close Out Vessel needs to display good performance over 60 months such that the rule will automatically resolve. Part resolution for rule SS1-14.

Full investigation report for each incident from managers to include all submittals such as

  • Timesheet of events
  • SOF from crewmembers
  • VDR data analysis
  • In depth RCA and preventive measures implementation
  • Fleet circulars and lessons learnt
  • Company action plan based on lessons learnt
  • Third party reports (Class, Technician, Maker…)
  • External/independent 3rd party investigation

OR

Evidence that vessel changed ownership and DOC managers after the incident

Evidence describing the actions taken by new managers during vessel take over to assess the risk presented by previous incident.