10.03.2021

Performance, People, Plant & Process – 3rd Area Plant 

This is the third of a series of articles describing the four main areas of risk in the DryBMS: – performance, people, plant, and process. In this article I will take a closer look at the third area: – plant, which is about ensuring the vessel, and its equipment and systems are fit for purpose throughout the life […]

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23.02.2021

INTERCARGO & RightShip joint interview: why the dry bulk industry needs DryBMS

RightShip and INTERCARGO joined forces to deliver the DryBMS together. In this Q&A, RightShip CEO Steen Lund and INTERCARGO Secretary General Kostas Gkonis discuss the benefits of the new standard and their aspirations for industry-wide safety enhancements.   Why you think the industry needs DryBMS?  KG: It is essential that companies in the dry bulk sector […]

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16.02.2021

How the DryBMS scoring system works

In this article, DryBMS Project Lead Luke Fisher highlights the importance of the standard’s scoring system and explains how it works under the revised system   The DryBMS scoring system is an essential component of the self-assessment process, with criteria specifically developed in order to give those using the standard a clear indication of their […]

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10.02.2021

Why collaboration is the key to the success of DryBMS   

In this article, International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Secretary General, Guy Platten explains why the partnership between RightShip and INTERCARGO strengthens the impact of the DryBMS   The team at ICS is pleased that RightShip and INTERCARGO have partnered to finalise the DryBMS. A single-minded approach to lifting expectations across the industry is vital. As we observed the broad commitment to a […]

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21.01.2021

RightShip and INTERCARGO announce important new quality standard for dry bulk sector to be governed by new NGO

RightShip, and INTERCARGO have today announced the launch of an important new quality standard for the dry bulk sector, DryBMS. The standard will be governed by a new NGO to be established later this year and will support the improvement of safety in the dry bulk segment.      Both RightShip and INTERCARGO have strongly and consistently advocated the need for significant improvements to […]

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