DOC Subscores System Rules and Resolutions

DOC Subscore System Rules exist to limit the DOC Subscore where one or more of the vessels connected with the DOC holding company have been involved in a serious incident within the recent past.

Rule	Description	Resolution Options
DOC3-1	Open CAT-A incident within the past 6 months	Closure of incident record (noting that closure of incident record for Dry Bulk/General Cargo vessels may require an acceptable RightShip Inspection).
DOC3-2	Closed CAT-A incident within the past 6 months	N/A
DOC3-3	Open CAT-A incident within the past 12 months	Closure of incident record (noting that closure of incident record for Dry Bulk/General Cargo vessels may require an acceptable RightShip Inspection).
DOC3-4	Open CAT-A incident within the past 24 months	Closure of incident record (noting that closure of incident record for Dry Bulk/General Cargo vessels may require an acceptable RightShip Inspection).
DOC3-5	Open CAT-A incident within the past 36 months	Closure of incident record (noting that closure of incident record for Dry Bulk/General Cargo vessels may require an acceptable RightShip Inspection).
DOC3-6	Open CAT-A incident within the past 48 months	Closure of incident record (noting that closure of incident record for Dry Bulk/General Cargo vessels may require an acceptable RightShip Inspection).
DOC3-7	Open CAT-A incident within the past 60 months	Closure of incident record (noting that closure of incident record for Dry Bulk/General Cargo vessels may require an acceptable RightShip Inspection).
DOC4-1	Closed CAT-A incident within the past 12 months	N/A

Additional Insights:

Different Treatment of 0-24 Month and 24-60 Month Category A Incidents: Incidents within the 0-24 month window require closure of the incident record as a prerequisite for a positive RightShip vetting nomination. This approach ensures that more recent and unresolved incidents are treated differently than those in the past, reflecting their potential impact on current operations.

If your company is impacted by the DOC Subscore System Rule: Conduct a thorough review of the circumstances leading to the incident. When ready, submit a comprehensive incident investigation report detailing the key findings and actions taken to prevent recurrence. For guidance, refer to our Desirable Content of an Incident Investigation Report.

Why Open/Closed Status doesn't impact the 0-6 Month Period: Category A incidents are serious events often involving severe injury, loss of life, or major pollution. It’s crucial that thorough and professional incident investigations are conducted to learn from these tragedies. A rushed investigation is never acceptable, and adequate time must be taken to ensure all lessons are properly learned.