SIRE 2.0 – CHAPTER 3.1.2 Working Language & Effective Communication Onboard Applies to: Oil Tanker | Chemical Tanker | LNG | LPG Chapter 3.1.2 Were procedures and instructions contained within the Safety Management System and signs posted around the vessel available in the designated working language of the vessel or […]
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SIRE 2.0 – Ch 3.1.1 Officer & Rating Qualifications, Experience and English Language Capabilities Applies to: Oil Tanker | Chemical Tanker | LNG | LPG Ch 3.1.1 Were the officers and ratings suitably qualified to serve onboard the vessel and did the officer matrix posted on the OCIMF website accurately […]
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Ch 2.8.1 Was the OCIMF Harmonised Vessel Particulars Questionnaire (HVPQ) available through the OCIMF SIRE Programme database completed accurately to reflect the structure, outfitting, management and certification of the vessel? Applies to: Oil Tanker | Chemical Tanker | LNG | LPG Potential Ground for Negative Observation (OBS) Where the information […]
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Ch 2.7.2 Did the SMS identify clear levels of authority and lines of communication between the Master, ship’s officers, ratings and the company, and were all onboard personnel familiar with these arrangements as they related to their position? Applies to: Oil Tanker | Chemical Tanker | LNG | LPG Potential […]
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Ch 2.7.1 — SMS Accessibility & Crew Familiarity Was the relevant content of the SMS manuals easily accessible to all personnel on board in a working language(s) understood by them? Applies to: Oil Tanker | Chemical Tanker | LNG | LPG Potential Ground for Negative Observation (OBS) • The SMS […]
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Chapter 2.6.3 Were the Master and senior officers familiar with the contents and requirements of the Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) and had these been fully implemented? Applies to: Oil Tanker | Chemical Tanker | LNG | LPG Potential Ground for Negative Observation (OBS) • The Master and/or the […]
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Feedback – Capt. S****G Overall, Capt. S****G was a good, cooperative and gentle inspector. His approach was professional and respectful, and he interacted well with the crew. 🔹 Inspection Approach / What He Checks 🔹 Bridge 🔹 Deck / Cargo 🔹 Engine Room 🔹 Galley / Accommodation 🔹 Crew Interaction […]
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Ch 2.6.2 | VOC Management Plan Were the Master and officers familiar with the VOC Management Plan, and had the procedures for minimising VOC emissions set out in the Plan been implemented and documented as required? Applies to: Oil Tanker | Chemical Tanker | LNG | LPG Potential Ground for […]
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03 Aug 2026 | SIRE 2.0 Ph66 | 0700Hrs LT 03 Aug 2026 | SIRE 2.0 Ph66 | 0700Hrs LT | Mr. N. Mirinda boarded. First impression bad , Deck Cadet on GW and duty AB on accommodation, P/P man in cabin. Ch.Off rushed to GW but it was too […]
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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 […]
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