Practical guidance for ship and shore
Marine Insights
Short guides to inspection preparation and safer operations.
05 Oct 2026
Marshall Islands Safety Inspections: Prepare and Confirm the Appointment
Separate the preparation review from the registry’s official inspection arrangement.
05 Oct 2026
Inspection, Preparation and Vetting: Who Does What?
Agree what is being reviewed, who carries out the inspection and who makes the acceptance decision.
01 Sep 2026
Preparing for SIRE 2.0
SIRE 2.0 reviews tanker condition, procedures and how people carry out their work. Preparation should connect all three.
18 Aug 2026
Preparing for RightShip
RightShip inspections assess dry cargo vessels, including bulk carriers. The RightShip Inspection Ship Questionnaire (RISQ) guides preparation across vessel condition, crew welfare and onboard practices.
30 Jul 2026
Preparing for Flag & Port State Control
The flag administration oversees ships registered under its flag. Port State Control (PSC) checks foreign ships visiting a port. Neither is replaced by an independent preparation review.
