RightShip begins machinery inspections at Pilbara Ports

MARITIME risk management entity RightShip has begun machinery inspections at Pilbara Ports, Port Hedland as part of new vetting requirements.

A media release from RightShip said the new vessel vetting requirements were effective from 1 May.

It noted that standardised vessel vetting and pre-berthing requirements applicable to all vessels calling at Port Hedland and across all terminals had been introduced by the port.

“The framework was established by Pilbara Ports to harmonise requirements across terminal operators, reduce duplication, and strengthen risk management, machinery reliability, and manoeuvring readiness prior to port operations,” the release said.

Under the new requirements, all vessels calling at Port Hedland must:

• Complete the Port Hedland Vessel Vetting Form — for every voyage (non-regular callers) or every 90 days (regular callers);
• Complete the Port Hedland Pre-Berthing Checklist between 48 and 24 hours prior to pilot boarding; and
• Where applicable, be subject to a trigger-based machinery physical inspection prior to port entry.

The RightShip release said it had updated its vetting criteria for vessels calling at all Pilbara Ports terminals to reflect these new requirements.

“RightShip will be able to conduct Pilbara Ports-specific machinery inspections for vessels meeting Pilbara Ports’ trigger criteria. Inspections are carried out using a dedicated Pilbara Ports-specific inspection template, with reports issued as PDFs and distributed to both the Pilbara Ports and vessel owners and managers. RightShip inspectors had completed Pilbara Ports' specific training in advance of the introduction of the new rules."

RightShip can conduct Pilbara Ports-specific machinery inspections in Singapore, China, and Korea, and said it has the capacity to expand to additional locations subject to demand and inspector availability.

“Owners and managers looking to arrange a Pilbara Ports-specific machinery inspection may submit a request to dryinspections@rightship.com, with a minimum of seven days’ lead time.

“Requests should include the vessel name and IMO number, estimated arrival date, requested date of inspection, length of time at berth or anchor, and contact details for the vessel’s agent, master, and technical manager.

“Where timing permits, owners and managers may request that Pilbara Ports-specific machinery inspections be conducted concurrently with RightShip Inspections. RightShip will advise during the planning process whether this can be accommodated.”

RightShip was established in 2001 to provide a digital maritime platform, providing expertise in global safety, sustainability and social responsibility practices.

The company reports having more than 1000 customers using RightShip's due diligence, environmental and inspections services to help manage risk and improve overall maritime safety standards.