QUALSHIP 21 (Quality Shipping for the 21st Century) is an initiative introduced by the USCG to eliminate substandard shipping passing thru US waters by providing incentives that recognize and reward high-quality vessels, owners, operators, and even flag states that demonstrate outstanding commitment to safety and quality.
A vessel's eligibility is based on Port State Control data from the past three years. According to USCG, "a quality vessel is associated with a well-run company, is classed by an organization with a quality track record, is registered with a Flag Administration with a superior Port State Control record, and has an outstanding Port State Control history in U.S. waters.”
All qualified vessels will receive a QUALSHIP 21 certificate with a maximum validity of three years. Further, the vessels will have their names posted on the USCG QUALSHIP 21 website.
All Odfjell-managed vessels have been enrolled in QUALSHIP 21 except for a very few without USCG Port State Control inspection data due to their trading routes.
Learn more about the QualShip21 program here.
For questions and comments, please reach out to Marlo Salayo, Manager Compliance & Competence or Kwin Bahande, Database Assistant.
