SIRE Inspection at Antwerp, BE
Date: 23-Jul-2026
Oil Major: Shell
Inspector: Mr. Grd** M**y
Documentation and discussions regarding our SMS procedures/compliance in master cabin ( 3 Hrs)
During the documentation review and discussions regarding our SMS procedures and compliance The inspector had extensive and detailed questions and discussions regarding the following:
MSMP
Emergency procedures
Defects reporting
COLREG
Procedure for escape/exit route from machinery space
Squat
Brake testing for mooring winches
HVPQ – The inspector thoroughly reviewed the previous observations and checked our awareness of several software limitations.
Deck round (3 Hrs)
- After master cabin Inspector started deck round with Chief mate and gas engineer.
- Checked both life boat , questioned about life boat procedure , recovery in heavy weather and maintenance .
- Asked chief mate to Start emergency generator in battery and on secondary method, checked quick closing valve for emergency DG and asked to reset.
- Took round on pump dome and asked questions about gas freeing procedures.
- FGSS room round and asked gas engineer about fuel gas system.
- Check mooring winches , ropes asked maintenance and procedure from company.
- Checked ETA light working condition and asked maintenance and company procedure.
- Took round in Bosun store , asked procedure to rescue from BT room procedure .
-Checked FWD embarkation ladder procedure to rig and Immersion suit size condition.
At manifold AB was asked about enclosed space entry and rescue procedures , working at height/aloft procedures, emergency stop , emergency escape
CCR (2.0 hrs)
- Checked all posters in ccr.
- Checked discharge plan.
- Asked Second Mate for gas meter use, alarms, calibration, and testing.
- BWTS operation in challenging water and procedure.
- Detailed understanding about SSCL checks.
- Mooring brake test and company procedures, rope twisting and its effect, loads on rope.
- Question related to fixed gas detection and sampling.
Bridge (1.6 Hrs)
- Checked thoroughly Passage Plan, Safety settings, WL, Look Ahead of ECDIS, Random publications.
- Company policies for UKC, ECDIS setup, ECDIS failure, Look Ahead.
- Asked in detail about Emergency Response Manual Checklist Blackout & Steering Failure CL, Equipment powered by Emgy switchboard, vessel Drift behaviour as per Perils of Sea publication
- GMDSS All tests and their records, Bridge Checklist, BTM records
- X-Band, S-Band radar difference, Magnetron replacement requirement
- ENC Nomenclature, ENC update requirements, Nav Warnings, T&P corrections.
- BNWAS Alarms, VDR storage capacity, Nav Lights tested and replacement requirement
Observation: NIL
Positive Remarks: 6
This inspection covered extensive discussions, documentation reviews, operational checks, and practical demonstrations across the Master’s cabin, deck, CCR, and bridge.