In its annual PSC report for 2018, the US Coast Guard (USCG) provided an update on its QUALSHIP 21 program. The report informs that the program ended calendar year 2018 with an enrollment of 2,213 vessels, compared to 2,013 last year.
The USCG’s Quality Shipping for the 21st Century program (QUALSHIP 21) recognizes and rewards vessels, as well as their owners and Flag Administrations, for their commitment to safety and quality. The criteria for inclusion are very strict and only a small...