The Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) has confirmed that its digitalised Ship Inspection Report Programme (SIRE 2.0) is scheduled to go live on September 2 and become the standard tanker inspection tool for the marine industry.
The move to SIRE 2.0 will mark the end of the phased transition to the updated, enhanced and digitalised tanker inspection programme.
Aaron Cooper, programmes director at OCIMF, said: “As a result of this phased approach and robust testing, we’re confident we can now proceed with implementing SIRE 2.0 as the standard inspection tool for the industry.”
The move to the digitalised inspection programme means that every tanker inspection will be bespoke and tailored to the individual vessel and its risk-profile and will require vessel operators and their crew to be prepared to respond to any potential inspection question from the SIRE 2.0 Question Library.
“I cannot emphasise enough how important it is that all programme users use the next 60 days to ensure they are prepared to move permanently to SIRE 2.0. During this time, Phase 3 inspections are still available, and programme users should make sure personnel at sea and onshore are fully familiarised with the new inspection process, procedures and guidance and they should also ensure their own in-house procedures, tools and systems are aligned,” Cooper added.
Need to drop “Oil” from their organisation’s name……………