{"id":152,"date":"2026-02-20T04:29:23","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T04:29:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marinersupdate.com\/blog\/?p=152"},"modified":"2026-02-20T04:36:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T04:36:09","slug":"sire-2-0-wk-45-where-is-your-last-one-year-defect-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/marinersupdate.com\/blog\/sire-2-0-wk-45-where-is-your-last-one-year-defect-list\/","title":{"rendered":"SIRE 2.0 WK 45 – WHERE IS YOUR LAST ONE YEAR DEFECT LIST?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

SIRE Inspection Experience \u2013 Feb 2026<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inspector: Capt. Md. Sha…..<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oil Major: INEOS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Capt. Md. Sha… boarded vessel and after initial gangway briefing proceeded to Master\u2019s office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Opening Meeting<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Opening meeting conducted with ship management team. Inspector explained scope of inspection and advised he will check equipment and procedures in deck and engine in detail. He emphasized stop-work authority if any unsafe act observed. Also requested to inform any port restrictions before testing equipment such as emergency generator, lifeboat\/rescue boat or fire pumps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Documentation Review<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With Chief Engineer:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u2022 Detailed check of all engine documents<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u2022 Last 1 year defect list reviewed with cross questioning<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u2022 Bunker reports<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u2022 Lube oil sample records<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u2022 Engine room manning records<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With Master:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u2022 Rest hour & familiarization records<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u2022 Supernumerary (superintendent\/service tech) visit records last quarter with safety familiarization<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u2022 Electrical equipment familiarization records<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bridge Inspection<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u2022 UKC policy (Under Keel Clearance), echo sounder & ECDIS records checked<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u2022 Abort points & contingency anchorage verified<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u2022 Passage plan deviations checked on ECDIS and paper charts<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u2022 GMDSS test records<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u2022 Navigation warnings verified<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deck Round & Equipment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u2022 MOB marker and bridge equipment<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u2022 Provision crane condition, limit switches & leak check<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u2022 Vents and flaps rubber packing condition<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u2022 Emergency generator started and put on load<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u2022 Lifeboat physical condition & lights tested<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u2022 Rescue boat engine run & davit limit switches checked<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u2022 Liferaft launching explained by gas engineer<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u2022 Garbage area inspected<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u2022 Mooring stations: markings, brake marks, rope condition, correct turns on bitts<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u2022 Accommodation outer condition<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u2022 Tank dome & manifold valves\/gauges condition<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u2022 Compressor room leak check, gauges, panel lamp test, safeguards & ventilation, entry procedure<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u2022 PV valves & MARVS maintenance records verified<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u2022 Mooring winch lever neutral return checked<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u2022 Bosun store & bilge alarms condition<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u2022 Paint store sprinkler procedure explained<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u2022 Emergency fire pump tested with pressure verified<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u2022 MSDS & eyewash expiry checked<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u2022 Gangway markings verified<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Crew Interaction \u2013 Deck<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u2022 Daily plan meeting contents<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u2022 SCBA checks & demonstration of wearing<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u2022 ESD locations and actions<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u2022 Nearest fire extinguisher awareness<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u2022 Routine deck round checks<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CCR \/ Cargo Control Room<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u2022 Detailed cargo plan verification<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u2022 Last pre-arrival alarm log<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u2022 Ballast log<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u2022 BWTS principle & test<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u2022 Enclosed space entry records & last permits checked in detail<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u2022 Cargo plan signatures including new joiners<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u2022 Gas meter calibration & log<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u2022 Mooring records & maintenance intervals<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accommodation \/ Galley<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u2022 Galley hygiene and cleaning<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u2022 Chief cook explained firefighting medium for galley on gas tanker<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u2022 Smoking room self-closing ashtray arrangement verified<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Engine Room \/ ECR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inspector carried out detailed interaction and checks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u2022 Insulation monitoring settings verified (220V & 440V)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u2022 OWS alarm & bilge alarm checks<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u2022 Lifting gear condition and records<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u2022 Engine room watch schedule during manoeuvring<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u2022 Duty engineer actions in case of loss of propulsion<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u2022 Emergency plan location shown in Company SMS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u2022 Arrival and departure watch level entries in logbook verified and signed by Chief Engineer<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Questions asked by inspector:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u2022 Why insulation limits set at 5 M\u03a9 for 440V and 2 M\u03a9 for 220V<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u2022 How to check lifting gear condition and what inspections carried out<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u2022 Actions in case of loss of propulsion and how to refer checklist in company SMS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u2022 Engine logbook entries and night orders<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u2022 Seal records and engine room rounds<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u2022 OWS test records<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u2022 Steering gear checks<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overall Impression<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Inspection was very detailed and practical-oriented. Inspector focused on crew knowledge, company SMS familiarity, documentation accuracy and equipment condition. Professional and cooperative approach throughout with strong emphasis on safety awareness and proper procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#SIRE20<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#MaritimeSafety<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#OCIMF<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#TankerInspection<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#ShippingIndustry<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#MarineCompliance<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#VettingInspection<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#MaritimeAudit<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#ShipSafety<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#OilTanker<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

SIRE Inspection Experience \u2013 Feb 2026 Inspector: Capt. Md. Sha….. Oil Major: INEOS Capt. Md. Sha… boarded vessel and after initial gangway briefing proceeded to Master\u2019s office. Opening Meeting Opening meeting conducted with ship management team. Inspector explained scope of inspection and advised he will check equipment and procedures in […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":155,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[14],"tags":[61,27,109,106,79,103,107,25,105,78,110,76,102,104,108],"class_list":["post-152","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-ocimf-sire-inspection-updates","tag-compliance","tag-sire","tag-marine-compliance-audit","tag-maritime-safety-inspection","tag-maritime-security","tag-ocimf-sire-2-0","tag-oil-tanker-inspection-standards","tag-seafarer-2","tag-ship-vetting-inspection","tag-shipping-industry","tag-shipping-industry-safety-standards","tag-shipping-news","tag-sire-2-0-inspection","tag-tanker-inspection-programme","tag-vessel-inspection-reporting-programme"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/marinersupdate.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/152","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/marinersupdate.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/marinersupdate.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/marinersupdate.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/marinersupdate.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=152"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/marinersupdate.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/152\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":154,"href":"https:\/\/marinersupdate.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/152\/revisions\/154"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/marinersupdate.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/155"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/marinersupdate.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=152"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/marinersupdate.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=152"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/marinersupdate.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=152"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}