The updated Rightship Inspection Ship Questionnaire (RISQ) brings significant changes, such as:
- Direct references to the Dry Bulk Management Standard (DryBMS).
- Direct references to the OCIMF’s publication “Mooring Equipment Guidelines”, 4th Edition that is used in the Tankers' Industry, and sets new standards for mooring.
- Guidelines and procedures for the inspection, maintenance and wear zone management of the mooring lines.
- Enhanced requirements for ECDIS procedures.
- Enhanced permit to work system and Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO) requirements for high-risk duties.
- Ultrasonic testing for hatch covers.
- Requirement for adequate policies on mental health and mental disorders.
- Requirement for unannounced drug testing by external agency.
- Requirement for Computer-Based Planned Maintenance System.
- Specific ECDIS procedures for each vessel are required.
- Specific permit to work and effective Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO) system for high-risk duties must be introduced and effectively implemented.
- Guidelines and procedures for the inspection, maintenance and wear zone management of the mooring lines must be implemented.
- Before loading the hatches should tested for weather tightness by ultrasonic testing.
- The vessel must be provided with adequate policies on mental health and mental disorders.
- Unannounced drug test to be undertaken by an external agency.
- Vessel must be equipped with a Computer-Based Planned Maintenance System.
- Critical equipment identified and sufficient spare parts are available as per the manufacturers’ recommendations.
and much more....
- Documentation Gap Analysis against Rightship Inspection Ship Questionnaire (RISQ).
- Upgrading of the SMS in order to fully comply with Rightship Inspection Ship Questionnaire (RISQ) and DryBMS requirements.
- Train and Familiarize your shore personnel and crew with the new requirements.
- Prepare your vessels for Rightship Inspection using the new questionnaire.
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