OCIMF publishes ‘SIRE 2.0 Question Library’ to support transition to digitalised vessel inspection

(Jan 20 2022)

The Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) has this week published the full set of questions that may be asked during a SIRE 2.0 tanker inspection, when its new Ship Inspection Report Programme (SIRE) inspection regime is implemented during...



OneOcean’s Regs4ships ensures regulatory compliance for Uni-Tankers

(Dec 16 2021)

Denmark-based Uni-Tankers has selected OneOcean’s Regs4ships regulatory database as the most effective means for ensuring continuous, fleet-wide compliance.



LALIZAS Service Station in Middle East: One year of successful operation!

(Sep 16 2021)

LALIZAS is pleased to announce that its Service Station in Middle East, based in the United Arab Emirates, has completed one year of successful operation.



OCIMF replacing SIRE tanker inspection programme with new regime from 2022

(Jul 16 2021)

The Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) is currently developing an updated and enhanced version of its Ship Inspection Report Programme (SIRE) tanker risk assessment tool, the ship inspection regime that has become central to supporting ...



EM&I – laser scanning could replace tank entry

(Oct 15 2020)

Asset integrity management company EM&I is developing laser scanning methods for tanks on offshore vessels, which could remove the need for people to enter tanks to do inspections.



OCIMF announces temporary remote inspection option for SIRE programme

(Aug 20 2020)

As a temporary measure - and to guard against the spread of COVID-19 - the Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) is now providing a remote inspection option as an additional tool within its Ship Inspection Report (SIRE) programme.



OCIMF – EBIS transition announcement – MoU signed

(Jun 25 2020)

The Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) and the European Barge Inspection Scheme (EBIS) are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to transition key elements of EBIS into OCIMF’s Ship Inspection Report (SI...



Out Now - Dynamic Positioning Failure Mode Effects Analysis Assurance Framework Risk-based Guidance

(Jun 25 2020)

The Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) is pleased to announce the publication of the Dynamic Positioning (DP) Failure Mode Effects Analysis Assurance Framework Risk-based Guidance (First Edition) information paper.



Prime Tanker taps innovative data-driven model to mitigate COVID-19 risk

(Jun 25 2020)

ABSG Consulting Inc. (ABS Consulting) has been selected by Prime Tanker Management (Prime) to implement the recently launched Restart Risk Model to help resume operations safely at the company’s facility in Athens, Greece, and mitigate COVID-19 risk....



Time for self-assessment for SIRE?

(Mar 27 2020)

David Savage, director of inspection management software Oceanfile, who was responsible for developing SIRE while working at OCIMF 1994-2009, believes that SIRE should now be turned into a partially self-assessment scheme.



Ballast water in spotlight

(Mar 31 2014)

Ahead of this week’s MEPC meeting, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has suggested a number of ways that the IMO could address the ballast water treatment implementation problems.



ABS addresses LBG bunkering

(Mar 21 2014)

Class society ABS has published a report entitled ‘Bunkering of Liquefied Natural Gas-Fuelled Marine Vessels in North America’.



Welding safety under the spotlight

(Jun 30 2013)

Wilhelmsen Ships Service (WSS) is currently running a campaign to promote safe on board welding across the Asia/Pacific region.



New system unveiled to manage vetting and inspections

(Mar 19 2013)

Newly established company OceanFile has set up shop to offer tanker operators an automated and structured approach to vetting and inspections.



STS vetting procedures in the spotlight

(Mar 14 2013)

Tanker owners and operators involved in ship-to-ship transfers (STS) need to be aware of future vetting procedures, a leading expert has warned.



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