Does RightShip have guidelines for maintaining recommendation after vessel conversion?
A vessel conversion is automatically assessed as a significant change to ship’s risk, because it has a direct impact upon the management of the vessel both aboard and ashore and involved significant structural work. That means RightShip requires a vessel inspection after all works are completed before we can be confident the new crew and management are adequately prepared to undertake the continued operation of the vessel. We also require information from owners regarding the management of change, such as (but not limited to): · Master and Chief Engineer aboard the vessel for two or more weeks prior to delivery · More than two days of crew familiarisation before sailing · DPA aboard for handover and training of crew · Training Officer aboard at takeover and sailing with the vessel for first voyage after conversion · Superintendent sailing with vessel for first voyage after conversion · Copies of checklists used to familiarise crew on joining newly converted vessel.
