RSI inspections identified several areas for improvement The cross-sector Responsible Shipping Initiative (RSI) is continuing its efforts to promote responsible shipping. Despite the pandemic, 17 vessels were inspected in 2021 and defects related to issues such as voyage planning and alcohol policy were identified.    “2021 was a challenging year because the pandemic made it […]

In the autumn of 2020, the Swedish Government commissioned the Swedish Transport Agency (STA) to investigate and propose measures and possibilities of increased control, with a particular focus on working and living conditions, which can contribute to more safe, sustainable and efficient shipping.  The report TSS 2020-2969 is the Swedish Transport Agency’s debriefing of the […]

The Responsible Shipping Initiative (RSI) aims to promote responsible shipping, with regards to working conditions, health and safety, and the environment. Now, RSI inspections have identified multiple areas of concern and improvement. Conditions for vessels operating in the Baltic and North Sea need to be continually evaluated. RSI performs inspections of vessels chartered by its […]

RSI enables us to take our sustainability work one step further within the dry cargo shipping industry. Together we can drive a positive change for a sustainable future. BillerudKorsnäs

RSI member companies have similar approach in regards to the Covid-19 outbreak; in short to protect our employees, to protect our businesses – and to take our societal responsibility. RSI have now taken the decision to approve members to resume RSI inspections, with new procedures to protect both inspectors and employees from spread of infection […]

RSI was invited to speak at the annual meeting of the Swedish Shipowners’ Association that was conducted 23 April. Read a summary (in Swedish) of the presentation here.