How many points are assigned to a vessel that is part of the Qualship 21 program?

A vessel that is part of the Qualship 21 program is assigned zero points. The Qualship 21 program is a voluntary initiative by the Coast Guard aimed at promoting a culture of quality and safety among the maritime community, specifically focusing on reducing the number of detention cases for vessels. As such, vessels that successfully maintain compliance under this program demonstrate a high level of operational excellence and safety standards. Therefore, they do not incur points that are typically associated with compliance and safety deficiencies, which is reflected in the zero-point assignment for vessels participating in this program. This arrangement incentivizes ships to meet high-performance standards and ultimately improves maritime safety.