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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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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Ch 2.4.1 Were the senior officers familiar with the company procedure for reporting defects to vessel structure, machinery and equipment to shore-based management through the company defect reporting system and was evidence available to demonstrate that all defects had been reported accordingly? Applies to: OIL TANKER / CHEMICAL TANKER / […]
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Port: Algeciras, SpainInspection Date: June 2026Inspector: An…. Inspector’s Overall Style The inspection lasted almost the entire day and was very evidence-driven. The inspector rarely accepted verbal answers alone and almost every discussion ended with requests such as: Bridge, Engine and Cargo departments were all inspected in detail. Random crew interviews […]
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At Sea – During Sailing with onboard crew No of days: 3 Vessel Pre-SIRE Inspection Summary Inspection Objective A comprehensive Pre-SIRE 2.0 inspection was carried out to assess the vessel’s readiness for an upcoming Chevron OCIMF SIRE 2.0 inspection. Overall Outcome Achieved Positive Outcomes ✅ Officers demonstrated good knowledge of […]
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Unexploded missile warhead discovered inside crude oil tanker safely recovered by Indian Navy EOD specialists, preventing a potentially catastrophic maritime incident. The Indian Navy has successfully completed a highly complex and dangerous Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) operation involving the recovery and safe disposal of an unexploded missile warhead discovered onboard […]
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A routine ballast voyage nearly turned into a major maritime casualty after a fire broke out in the engine room of a 12-year-old product tanker, highlighting the critical dangers posed by aging fuel systems and vibration-induced machinery failures. The vessel was operating normally in open waters with both main engines […]
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Inspector: Capt E******C Port: Houston, Texas, USA Duration: 8.0 Hours OBSERVATION NO 1: The vessel was not supplied with portable or personal gas detectors capable of testing the atmosphere of enclosed spaces for Carbon Dioxide (CO2) as required by IMO Resolution MSC.581(110), adopted on 27 June 2025. The vessel had […]
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