RightShip has launched a digital platform, PortRISK, to improve operational efficiency and decision making for port and terminal operators during vessel pre-arrival preparations.
Built using RightShip’s maritime vessel, incident, and company database, PortRISK provides a suite of features including pre-arrival checks and reviews to streamline processes and visibility of vessels’ risk profiles before they arrive in port. RightShip said this facilitates proactive risk mitigation for operators, but also supports effective resource allocation, berth management, and efficient operational processes.
According to RightShip data, in 2022 half of the total maritime incidents it recorded occurred within the boundaries of ports and terminals, with the majority of these taking place when ships were docked. This highlights the need for an effective and efficient risk management solution tailored specifically to the sector.
Christopher Saunders, chief product officer of RightShip, noted, “Ports and terminals are a key pillar of our global growth ambitions and the launch of PortRISK ensures we are effectively leveraging our data across the full maritime value chain. We know that ports and terminals are a hotspot for maritime risk, and developing this first-in-class risk management solution and building on our existing work in the space is a crucial step as we seek to build a zero-harm maritime industry that works for all.”
The company said that the system is fully automated. Integrated digital forms and terminal questionnaires ensure swift communication between ports and incoming vessels, optimising resource usage and reducing labour intensity. It utilises data from more than 80 existing port and terminal customers, 33,000 feedback reports from ports globally, and rating data on over 50,000 commercial vessels. Over 50 bespoke ports and terminals rules are applied to the incoming vessels to flag up areas for action, which operators can then manage according to their own procedures.
