Tag: OCIMF

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's annual report for 2024 heralds a pivotal moment for the maritime industry with the unveiling of SIRE 2.0, a digitalized and enhanced tanker inspection program set to revolutionize safety protocols.

The Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) has published an updated information paper that provides guidance on how to manage the risks and potentially serious impacts associated with the use of drugs and alcohol in relation to marine operations.

The tanker shipping segment is on the verge of a significant transformation with the arrival of SIRE 2.0, notes Captain Aaron Cooper, Programmes Director, OCIMF .

During the 2023 SAFETY4SEA Singapore Forum, Capt. Sanjay Mittal, Chief Executive Officer, Racon Marine Consultants Pte. Ltd., gave a presentation which centred on the vital theme of human factor in current and industry initiatives.

Industry associations BIMCO, ICS, CLIA, IMCA, INTERCARGO, INTERTANKO and OCIMF have revised the security guidance applicable to navigating in the Southern Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.

The Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) has commenced ‘Phase 3’ of the transition to its digitalised Ship Inspection Report Programme (SIRE 2.0), meaning all programme users can now participate in trial SIRE 2.0 inspections.

As the end of each year is always a time of review, reflection, and celebration, in a comprehensive year-end recap, we bring you 23 key moments that have profoundly influenced the shipping industry in 2023, showcasing notable strides toward sustainability.

Industry associations BIMCO, ICS, CLIA, IMCA, INTERCARGO, INTERTANKO and OCIMF have come together to publish security guidance applicable to navigating in the Southern Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.

The Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) published a paper, in which highlights that drones have been used as loitering munitions (LM) to attack merchant ships. This is a specific type of drone with a built-in weapon and some with the capability to loiter in an area until their target is located.