The Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) has successfully transitioned the marine industry to its digitalised version of the Ship Inspection Report Programme (SIRE 2.0).
OCIMF highlights that vessel operators are now only able to request tanker inspections that use the SIRE 2.0 Compiled Vessel Inspection Questionnaire (CVIQ) which are completed on a tablet device by accredited SIRE 2.0 inspectors. The move to the digitalised inspection programme means that every tanker inspection will be tailored to the individual vessel and its risk-profile.
Key facts about SIRE 2.0
At its core, SIRE 2.0 is designed to obtain a more holistic assessment of the condition of a vessel and its crew on an ongoing basis – helping industry to better identify and understand specific risks, and the root-causes of such risks.
By using a digital questionnaire and inspections conducted in real time on tablet devices, the approach under SIRE 2.0 significantly expands the depth and quality of marine assurance data gathered during vessel inspections. Furthermore, SIRE 2.0:
- Uses a risk-based approach and enhanced tools for reporting outcomes.
- Requires a cultural shift in the industry. Stakeholders need to adjust logistically and operationally.
- Accommodates significant changes to tanker inspections.
These inspections will require vessel operators and their crew to be prepared to respond to any potential inspection questions from the SIRE 2.0 Question Library. SIRE 2.0 inspection reports contain marine assurance data and provide feedback on all aspects of vessel safety including hardware, processes and human factors. As a result, these inspection reports will enable marine assurance teams to conduct more in-depth assessments of the quality of a vessel and its crew.
SIRE 2.0 is a more comprehensive and robust inspection regime and OCIMF appreciates that switching to it is a significant undertaking for all programme users. This is a necessary and exciting step forward in our collective ability to reduce risk and harm to people and the environment.
… said Karen Davis, Managing Director, OCIMF
Now that SIRE 2.0 has permanently replaced VIQ7 and has become OCIMF’s only available tanker inspection tool, no further VIQ7 inspection requests will be permitted. Submitted VIQ7 reports will remain available for download for 12 months from their dates of publication.
Meanwhile, Aaron Cooper, the Programmes Director at OCIMF, mentioned that OCIMF acknowledged there might be an adjustment period as both maritime and onshore personnel become more consistently involved with the program. He assured that OCIMF would continue to support all users of the program during their vessel inspections. Looking ahead, he indicated that the organization would incorporate feedback from the industry and update the program to address emerging risks, ensuring that SIRE 2.0 adapts effectively as the industry evolves.
The full catalogue of SIRE 2.0 reference materials including all documentation, factsheets, training videos and FAQs is available here
