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Are you navigating the complexities of maritime safety and compliance? Look no further! Our consultancy specializes in bridging the gap between your current practices and the industry's top standards, including RightShip, DryBMS, and SSI Welfare.

We offer comprehensive services:

  • Gap Analysis of SMS against RISQ, DryBMS, SSI Welfare
  • DryBMS preparation audits & consultancy
  • Tailored training courses for ship & office staff to master the RightShip Vetting Regime
  • Pre-Vetting Inspections coupled with on-board training
  • Expert assistance in crafting compliant Follow Up Reports post-inspections or incidents

Plus, we're excited to announce our upcoming seminar designed for shore personnel. Dive deep into the background, challenges, and undeniable advantages of achieving a perfect RightShip safety score. Elevate your company's safety profile and streamline your path to compliance.

Join us to set sail towards excellence in maritime safety. 🚢 #MaritimeSafety #RightShip #DryBMS #ShippingIndustry

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RightShip Awareness Course

Enhance your knowledge and understanding of maritime safety with our comprehensive RightShip Awareness Course. This course is designed to provide valuable insights into RightShip's safety standards, inspection criteria, and best practices for maintaining compliance.

Course Highlights:

Understanding RightShip's safety standards and inspection criteria
Best practices for vessel maintenance and compliance
Interactive modules and real-world case studies
Certification upon successful completion
Who Should Attend:
This course is ideal for maritime professionals, vessel operators, and anyone involved in the shipping industry who wants to stay updated with the latest safety standards and practices.


Course Details:

Duration:       6 hours
Format:          Presence Seminar
Fee:                EUR 625,-


Detailed Agenda:

  • Vetting Process in Shipping: 
    • Learn about the comprehensive vetting process to ensure vessel safety and compliance.
  • RightShip Safety Score: 
    • Understand how the RightShip Safety Score is calculated and its importance in the industry.
  • RightShip Vetting: 
    • Detailed insights into RightShip's vetting procedures and criteria.
  • RightShip Dry Bulk Vetting Inspections:
    • Preparation, Code of Conduct, and Best Practice
    • Basics for Proper Follow-Up Reporting (RCA & CAP): 
    • Learn the essentials of Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective Action Plans (CAP).
  • Self-Assessment Schemes:
    • Brief introduction to DryBMS
    • Brief introduction to SSI Welfare
    • Rio Tinto DOOS: Brief introduction to Rio Tinto's Dynamic Operational Oversight System (DOOS).


Course Availability:

The course can be held at shipping companies for their technical, quality, crewing, and management teams, as well as at several planned open venues. Costs and an overview of the planned open courses can be found on this website or by writing to sales@matau-marine.com.

Enroll now to secure your spot and take the first step towards enhancing your maritime safety knowledge!

For more information and to register, visit our course page.

RightShip Updates Vessel Inspection Age Criteria

Effective from March 31, 2025, RightShip will implement a phased reduction in the age at which Dry Bulk and General Cargo vessels are required to undergo inspections. This change aims to enhance safety standards across the maritime industry.

Key Phases:

  • Phase 1 (2025): Inspection age reduced from 14 years to 12 years.
  • Phase 2 (2026): Further reduction to 10 years.

3. Does this policy apply to all vessel sizes?

Yes, in addition to our standards change to reduce the inspection age criteria for vessels above 8,000 DWT, RightShip is removing the current criteria for vessels at 8,000 DWT and below, that requires an inspection from 25 years. From March 2025, the standard is now consistent across the global Dry Bulk and General Cargo fleet.

This update reflects RightShip's commitment to improving safety and operational excellence. Ensure your fleet is prepared for these changes to maintain compliance and safety.

For more details, visit the RightShip Help Center.

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