Ship&Offshore | Issue 04/2024
Revision of inspection programme modernises processes
SIRE 2.0 The tanker shipping sector stands on the brink of a transformative era with the introduction of the Ship Inspection Report Programme (SIRE 2.0), a revision to the well-established vessel inspection programme. The new setup will update the vessel inspection, compliance, and reporting process. Developed by the Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF), SIRE’s evolution from a paper-based to a digitalised vessel inspection regime represents a significant leap towards integrating digital advancements with traditional inspection methodologies and sets a new benchmark for safety and environmental stewardship in maritime operations, writes Captain Aaron Cooper, Programmes Director and SIRE 2.0...