Ocean Network Express (ONE) has launched a new self-inspection challenge for vessels, as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, replacing their previous Vessel Quality Standard (VQS) inspections which are currently suspended.
This comes as ONE initiated a Marine Safety and Quality Campaign to reiterate marine navigation safety practices.
The self-inspection challenge will be undertaken by the ships’ crew, as part of the ONE Safety and Quality Campaign 2020. This campaign will run from July through to December to maintain the safety and service quality of the company’s fleet during the virus crisis period.
As a charterer, ONE has carried out onboard Vessel Quality Standard (VQS) inspections since the start of its operations in April 2018.
All vessels under ONE’s operation are encouraged to identify and make good any potential defects using a ONE self-checklist, according to an announcement. A VQS Excellent Co-operation award will be given to the most co-operative and motivated vessels.
ONE said it intends to “raise safety awareness in collaboration with its business partners, further extending their efforts in safe and efficient operations,” through the Marine Safety and Quality Campaign.
