Maritime Risk Scorecard โ€” Maxon March
Free Tool ยท Maxon March

Maritime Risk Scorecard

A 10-minute self-assessment across 12 criteria and 4 operational sections.
Scores tally automatically as you go.

1
Low Risk
In place & functioning
2
Moderate Risk
Partially in place / inconsistent
3
High Risk
Not in place / unknown
Live Total Score
0 / 36
Risk Band
Awaiting scores

A ยท Vessel Readiness

0 / 9

Maintenance & Equipment

All equipment is within maintenance schedule and operationally certified. No deferred defects outstanding.

Pre-Departure Procedure

A documented pre-departure checklist exists and is completed before every voyage โ€” not from memory.

Operational Limits Documentation

Vessel operational limits (sea state, wind, visibility, hours) are documented and accessible on the bridge.

Section A Subtotal โ€” / 9

B ยท Leadership & Command

0 / 9

Command Clarity

Clear authority chain is established for every departure. Crew know who holds command and under what conditions it transfers.

Go / No-Go Framework

A formal go/no-go decision framework exists with specific, written criteria โ€” not just Master's discretion.

Watch Handover Discipline

Structured watch handovers are conducted with documented briefings. Critical information does not fall through transitions.

Section B Subtotal โ€” / 9

C ยท Crew & Emergency Readiness

0 / 9

Competency & Certification Currency

All crew hold current required certifications. A tracking system exists to flag upcoming expiries.

Emergency Role Assignment

Every crew member has a documented emergency role they have rehearsed โ€” not simply read.

Drill Quality & Frequency

Drills are conducted at required frequency, debriefed formally, and deficiencies are actioned โ€” not just recorded.

Section C Subtotal โ€” / 9

D ยท Decision-Making Under Pressure

0 / 9

Resistance to Commercial Pressure

Formal processes exist to protect the Master from commercial pressure to sail outside limits. These have been used.

Situational Awareness Systems

Tools and procedures are in place to maintain collective situational awareness across the crew during operations.

Post-Incident Learning

All incidents and near-misses are reported, formally reviewed, and result in documented operational changes.

Section D Subtotal โ€” / 9

Notes & Observations

Your Risk Assessment Results

12-criteria assessment across all four operational sections

Overall Risk Band
โ€”
โ€”
A ยท Vessel Readiness
โ€” / 9
B ยท Leadership & Command
โ€” / 9
C ยท Crew & Emergency
โ€” / 9
D ยท Decision Under Pressure
โ€” / 9

Ready to go deeper?

The full Maxon March ORS takes it further โ€” 30 criteria across 6 sections with complete scoring, interpretation guide, action framework, and worked example.