RightShip Inspection Ship Questionnaire (RISQ) - Version 3.2 - Revision History & Inspection Sections

Sep 18, 2026

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RightShip Inspection Ship Questionnaire (RISQ) provides an inspection questionnaire structure for dry inspection, including an objective overview, glossary and abbreviations, and step-by-step guidance on answering the questionnaire. It specifies inspection procedure, timing scope, and completion requirements for findings and the inspection report, covering vessel manager roles and enhanced training needs. The document includes detailed section coverage for navigation, ISM, pollution prevention, fuel management, cargo operations, mooring, radio, security, machinery, appearance, health and welfare, polar operations, and ship-to-ship operations, with revision history tables.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages258

Reading Time10 h 50 min

AccessFree to download

Contents

Revision History Table

Glossary of Terms

Abbreviations

Objective of the RightShip Dry Inspection

RightShip Inspection Ship Questionnaire

How to Answer the RightShip Ship Inspection Questionnaire

Inspection Procedure

Scope and Guide to Timing of Inspection

Completion of the List of Findings and Inspection Report

Vessel’s Manager

RightShip Inspection Enhanced Training Requirements

Section 1: General Information

Section 2: Certification and Personnel Management

Section 3: Navigation

Section 4: ISM System

Section 5: Pollution Prevention and Control

Section 6: Ship’s Structure

Section 7A: Fuel Management (Oil)

Section 7B: Fuel Management (Alternative Fuel-LNG)

Section 7C: Fuel Management (Alternative Fuel-Methanol)

Section 7D: Fuel Management (Alternative Fuel-Ammonia)

Section 8A: Cargo Operation - Solid Bulk Cargo other than Grain

Section 8B: Cargo Operation - Bulk Grain

Section 8C: Cargo Operation - General Cargo

Section 8D: Cargo Operation - Cellular Container Ships

Section 8E: Cargo Operation - Self-Unloading Transshipment

Section 8F: Cargo Operation - Heavy Lift Vessel

Section 9A: Hatch Cover and Lifting Appliances

Section 9B: Gantry Cranes

Section 10: Mooring Operations

Section 11: Radio and Communication

Section 12: Security

Section 13: Machinery Space

Section 14: General Appearance - Hull and Superstructure

Section 15: Health and Welfare of Seafarers

Section 16: Ice or Polar Water Operations

Section 17: Ship To Ship Operation

Annex A

Bibliography

RightShip Inspection Ship Questionnaire (RISQ) Please send an email [to](to risq@rightship.com)[ risq@rightship.com](to risq@rightship.com) if you have questions regarding the RISQ. November 2025 | 3.2 RightShip Inspection Ship Questionnaire (RISQ) Contents Revision History Table 4 Glossary of Terms 5 Abbreviations 8 Objective of the RightShip Dry Inspection 10 RightShip Inspection Ship Questionnaire 10 How to Answer the RightShip Ship Inspection Questionnaire 10 Inspection Procedure 11 Scope and Guide to Timing of Inspection 12 Completion of the List of Findings and Inspection Report 12 Vessel’s Manager 12 RightShip Inspection Enhanced Training Requirements 12 Section 1: General Information 14 Section 2: Certification and Personnel Management 18 Section 3: Navigation 25 Section 4: ISM System 39 2 | [www.rightship.com](www.rightship.com) V/03 .2 RightShip Inspection Ship Questionnaire (RISQ) Section 5: Pollution Prevention and Control 71 Section 6: Ship’s Structure 82 Section 7A: Fuel Management (Oil) 85 Section 7B: Fuel Management (Alternative Fuel-LNG) 88 Section 7C: Fuel Management (Alternative Fuel-Methanol) 97 Section 7D: Fuel Management (Alternative Fuel-Ammonia) 101 Section 8A: Cargo Operation-Solid Bulk Cargo other than Grain 111 Section 8B: Cargo Operation-Bulk Grain 120 Section 8C: Cargo Operation-General Cargo 134 Section 8D: Cargo Operation-Cellular Container Ships 149 Section 8E: Cargo Operation-Self-Unloading Transshipment 158 Section 8F: Cargo Operation-Heavy Lift Vessel 165 Section 9A: Hatch Cover and Lifting Appliances 169 Section 9B: Gantry Cranes 176 Section 10: Mooring Operations 183 Section 11: Radio and Communication 190 Section 12: Security 193 Section 13: Machinery Space 196 Section 14: General Appearance-Hull and Superstructure 212 Section 15: Health and Welfare of Seafarers 218 Section 16: Ice or Polar Water Operations 223 Section 17: Ship To Ship Operation 229 Annex A 235 Bibliography 248 3 | [www.rightship.com](www.rightship.com) V/03 .2 RightShip Inspection Ship Questionnaire (RISQ) Revision history table | Version Number | Revision Description | Revision Date | | --- | --- | --- | | 0 | Original Release | 01 May 2021 | | 1 | Key Changes Summary
• Scope & Timing: Added requirement for the inspector to use an Australian ladder when accessing the cargo hold.
• Section 1: Removed extra option from Q1 .7.
• Section 4: Added new question for life buoys & pyrotechnics.
• Updated guides for lifeboat/raft launching and fire control plan.
• Section 5: Updated ballast control panel requirement and Q5 .9 guide.
• Section 10: Updated working access arrangement requirements (Q10 . 15 & Q10 . 18) .
• Section 13:Revised Q13 .24 for sounding pipes.
• Added engine control console & steering gear system to Q13 .33.
• Section 14:Added steam lines to deck pipe list. New question for walkways and ladders.
• Section 15: Updated inspection guide for Q15 .2 | 18 October 2021 | | 2.0 | Key Changes Summary
• Glossary: Updated definition of “Competent Person.”
• Q2 .3, Q2 . 5, Q2 . 15: Added checks for emergency overrides and operational controls.
• Q9 . 12, Q9 . 15: Hatch cover practices updated.
• Q13 .41: Included manual pump inspection.
• Q4 . 21: Incorporated MLC/ILO standards.
• Q13 . 17, Q15 . 5, Q15 .9: Updated to include industry recommendations.
• Q4 .3, Q4 . 5: Guidance for confined space entry.
• Q4 .8: Tag & Lockout procedures added.
• Q4 . 14: Emergency power sources included.
• Q4 .37, Q4 .39: Ladder safety and pilot ladder requirements updated.
• Q8 .8: Added cargo damage checks.
• Q8 .9: Risk of partially open hatch covers emphasized.
• Q10 . 6: Clear marking of tools following technical requirements.
• Multiple questions (e.g., Q14 . 12, Q14 . 15): New instructions for inspectors added.
• Q13 . 14, Q13 . 17: Updated to reflect manufacturer’s maintenance guidelines.
• Q4 .43: Added guidelin

FAQs

What is the purpose of the RightShip Dry Inspection questionnaire?

It provides the objective and structured questionnaire framework for conducting and recording findings from a RightShip dry inspection.

How does the RISQ version history describe updates?

A revision history table lists version numbers and key changes summary items along with specific revision dates (e.g., additions, removals, and updated guidance for various questions and sections).

Which main ship areas are covered by the RISQ sections?

The questionnaire covers topics including general information, certification and personnel management, navigation, ISM system, pollution prevention, ship structure, multiple fuel management types, cargo operations, mooring, radio and communication, security, machinery space, general appearance, seafarer health and welfare, polar operations, and ship-to-ship operations.

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