OCIMF publishes SIRE 2.0 Question Library

As vessel owners, operators, managers and crew, inspectors or recipients of the SIRE 2.0 inspection reports will not be able to predict the inspection questions in advance, they should be prepared to respond to all questions within the SIRE 2.0 Question Library applicable to a particular vessel.

Further, every question will require the Inspector to give a response in relation to hardware, processes and human factors, and observations can be supported with photographs, where allowed, and documentary evidence.

This more robust regime, OCIMF determines, requires absolute adherence to best practice and should, by extension, tangibly improve vessel safety and environmental performance.

OCIMF programmes director Sam Megwa commented, “All users of the programme are strongly encouraged to take the time to review the SIRE Question Library documentation in full and follow the necessary Management of Change actions.”

“SIRE 2.0 is a significant departure from the existing inspection regime and all parties are advised to do their utmost to prepare for the change.”

He added, “OCIMF recognises this adjustment will take time, but we are confident industry will embrace the improved ability to assess the safe and environmentally responsible operations of vessels and their crews on an ongoing basis and will benefit from the enhanced marine assurance capabilities the new programme will bring.”

The SIRE 2.0 Question Library and supporting documentation and guidance has been published on OCIMF’s website and is available to download here.

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