RightShip Inspection Ship Questionnaire 3.2 represents one of the most significant updates to the Questionnaire in recent years.

OneOcean has launched a new RISQ 3.2 Knowledge Base and updated key Ocean Learning Platform courses to help ship operators adapt to RightShip’s revised inspection standard, which came into effect in February.

RISQ 3.2 introduces more than 150 changes to the RightShip Inspection Ship Questionnaire and places greater emphasis on demonstrated crew competence and evidence-based verification, rather than procedural compliance alone. The update affects vessels across the dry bulk, general cargo, container and RoRo sectors.

In response, OneOcean, part of the Lloyd’s Register Group, has released a free, publicly available Knowledge Base that maps Ocean Learning Platform training directly to each section of the RISQ 3.2 questionnaire. The tool allows operators and training managers to identify which courses, films and certified training support specific inspection requirements.

Alongside the launch, OneOcean has enhanced a range of Ocean Learning Platform courses to align with the updated syllabus references introduced under RISQ 3.2. The refreshed content focuses on key operational risk areas, including solid bulk cargo handling, dangerous goods and enclosed space entry, areas consistently highlighted during inspections. The courses align with the latest IMO model courses and guidance now referenced by the standard.

Together, the updates are designed to reduce the burden of inspection preparation and give operators confidence that their training provision reflects the current standard. By making the link between inspection requirements and training evidence clear, the Knowledge Base helps operators identify gaps, prioritise updates and demonstrate competence during inspection.

Alex Mangan, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at OneOcean, said: “Inspectors are increasingly focused on how well crews understand and apply safety procedures on board. The focus is now shifting from certificates alone to evidence of competence. Our aim is to give operators clear, practical tools to show their training is current, relevant and aligned with the new standard. And because we also provide crew management capabilities, that evidence sits alongside contracts, certifications and voyage history in one connected ecosystem, ready for any inspector or auditor who needs it.”