NOVEMBER 26, 2024

SIRE 2.0 Experience Exchange

PORT: GENOA, ITALY

INSPECTOR: CAPT. DIPESH ROY / VIVO ENERGY

Cargo: Azeri Crude
Inspection Time: 0817-1645 (Tablet Timings)

Welcomed the Inspector on gangway completed the gangway and ISPS boarding formalitites
including breifing in case of emergency & his muster stations. Informed present security level on
board and in port.

Opening meeting:
• Explained the changes in SIRE 2.0 and whats the new inspection regime.
• Use of tablet/ questions populated as per HVPQ and PIQ. ( Possibility if the question doesn’t
pop up inspect lifeboat we will not inspect it. Conversely if question doesn’t arise regards to
scba bottle pressure check we will not inspect it)
• Explained regarding the photographs which are submitted and how they will be used for co
relation.
• The system basis vessels piq & hvpq generates 120-140 question approx. Out of which 30-35
will be the pictures of the vessel which were submitted and the rest are questions assigned
to different departments. Every question has a sub question so observation which will be
given will be basis what element was missing.
• During the course of inspection he would be interviewing 2 deck officer, 2 ratings ( deck /
engine), 2 engineer officers, senior officer/ engineer.

Paper work:
• Certifiates verified on random with the ones uploaded on to the system with the capts.
Trading certificate file.
• Informed that memorandum given in class status was not aded in hvpq . This will be an
observation.
• Checked lsa/ffa certificates at random.
• Checked MOC file. ( specially BWTS & EPL MOC available or no)
• Asked about company procedures for tank inspections- stressed on void spaces/ cofferdams
in er and bunker tanks. Also asked where is it mentioned in sms regards to bunker tank
inspection. Same has to be included in sms as its not available. (Vessel had already prepared
the tank inspections reports & permits of these tanks so did not lead to an observation)
• SEEMP file- checked signed by all/ training records / asked questions on seemp to c/e and
master
• Was checking about any amendment on seemp for epl . Explained to him that SEEMP 3 was
approved after insatallation of EPL and SEEMP already incorporated info on EPL
• Checked record of reporting of dist / fuel consumption daily basis + cert of compliance for
reporting of fuel consumption
• Checked training matrix for training of SEEMP
• Last MOB drill / frequency – was rescue boat lowered during drill, we advised drill was at
sea, we only lowered to main deck and explained actions to be taken in case of mob
• Last drill for Ecdis failure – Drill report
• Checked ozone depleting substances record book
• Last mooring winch brake test on board
• Calibration of pressure gauge of hydrualic jack pressure gauge used for winch brake test .
When we told him that it was done on board using pressure calibrator , he wanted to see
connection from pressure calibrator to hydraulic jack when he will be in er for inspection.
• Tried engineers call alarm – wanted to listen for alarm in c/e’s cabin

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 • Checked crew/officers certificates – LCHS for all deck officers , Ecdis type specific cert, DCE
for Chief Officer and Third officer
• He insisted that LCHS should be from engineers also as OCIMF states it is required for cargo
engineers
• Checked flag state COE for some officers at random as per the populated questions on tab.
• Checkd navigation audit, mooring audit and cargo audit report by office. Suggested that
mooring audit to be changed to mooring and anchoring system audit.
• Bunkering checklist was checked and work and rest hours checked for corresponding day.
• Checked familirasation checklists for 3/E and C/O and Tech Suptd. Who carried out last
technical inspection. ( Suggested Such Visits to be recorded in Deck Log Book Bottom Section
for that specific date)
• Checked certificare for crew certified to operate lifting appliances on board ( ship specific
crane operating certificate )
• Drill & training schedules matrix

Bridge:
• As he had mentioned initially that he would be interviewing 2 Deck Officers and Chief officer
had escorted the Inspector to the bridge he confirmed with master if cargo operation stage
isnt critical can he ask him few questions on bridge.

Choff Questions:
• Demonstrate Epirb Test/ Battery & HRU Expiry
• Gmdss Walkie Talkie Test/ Battery Expiry. ( Specially check the batteries for any Bulging)
• DSC test between both Vhf’s
• Ums round alarm manned & unmaned entries in deck log book & corelate with engine log
book.

2off Questions:
• GMDSS log book – checked persons incharge of GMDSS for mainteance and during
emergency . Confirmed that 3/o who is incharge of GMDSS during emergency has duty as
part of command team in emergency plan.
• Weight of the box of ALDIS lamp: as per imo circular it should be not more than 7.5 kgs/
Oboard was close to 9.0 kgs so emptied the box and removed extra items from it
• BWL- company procedures & appropriate entries in the log book and bell book for same.
• Eroom WL in deck log or engine log or bell book has it been recorded. Showed Engine
Movement book where entries were made for Eroom watch levels.
• Suggested to show Security status and Engine room watch levels in remarks section of
passage plan.
• Radar running hours and magnetron replacement from manuals.
• Passage plan all markings.
• Passage plan safety settings and ukc policy.
• Conn transfer between master and pilot and where has it been mentioned in the SMS.
• ECDIS battrey test & requested to shut down 1 ecdis and wanted to see if the control was
transferred to back up and it became primary.
• BNWAS power failure & BNWAS all stage alarms.
• Few publications from witherby.
• VDR back up HDD location
• Gps & Radar fixes on ECDIS for last passage.

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 • Performance of GPS including what is SNR and what is HDOP & how much is it as per SOLAS.
Ans: If more than 6.0 then position is not accurate and reliability is less. Suggested to also
write HDOP In GPS Log once a watch.
• Spare magnetic compass. ( Not a requirement on Bahamas Ships to carry a spare one/
showed SEQ Form E stated Not to be Carried )
• Bell book entries including change of conn & watch levels and extra lookout entries, wheel
on hand and then auto, Engine notices.
• Security chart for Mediterranenan Verified.

Deck Rounds:
• Started from Monkey island and kep proceeding down each deck with random sightings of
fire hose boxes and hydrants.
• Checked few Vent Mesh.
• Checked Natural Ventilations and wether they were kept shut as per requirements.
• Garbage area and Marpol Posters in place for Compliance.
• Emergency lights to be switched on during the course of inspection.
• Emergency generator fuel shut of valve for the room and how to operate ( Asked Pman to
Demonstrate)
• Emergency generator room asked Chief Engineer to demonstrate starting of generator
• Asked Chief Engineer to Check bottle pressure & Test on SCBA kept in Generator room.
• Lifeboat airbottle pressure.
• Checked search light operation in lifeboat.
• Wanted to start the Engines but terminal did not permit starting of same.
• Mooring winch brake settings
• Proom top Permit checked for appropriate entries and checked gas meter.
• Each Platform checked including BWTS fittings.
• Proom bottom bilges checked & Line up confirmed ready for emergency pumproom bilge
discharge.
• Proom COP suction and discharge local manometers verified.
• Last sea chest integrity test and is the guage working.
• Main Deck Stbd Picture verified with tablet
• Main deck stbd manifold Picture verified / Suggested Emergency Stop to be visible in picture
• Bow stopper SWL bead weld
• Anchor and fittings including Windlass
• FPK store entrance extinguisher not in place as per requirements should be at the entry of
space and not inside the space. Recommended to shift on top of the stair near entrance.
• Port side store inspected / SOPEP locker.
• PV breaker checked including the mesh
• Suggested to try PV but terminal had strict rules for emission so didn’t give permission
• High level alarms of few tanks.
• Manifold areas checked and pressure guages sighted for unused manifolds.
• Pipelines condition checked and ensured it matched with the photos submitted
• Pv breaker mesh checked
• SOPEP items to be kept ready at manifold. ( insisted to keep oil booms ready at manifold)
• Deck Seal inspected including operating level.
• O2 Content of Few tanks verified.
• Wilden Pumps tested at break of accommodation

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Pman interview
• Asked if going on mast what precautions will be taken and which permit is to be complied.
• Asked wether proom is enclosed space and precautions for same.

Bosun interview
• Emergency firepump starting locations & asked to start emergency fire pump from foam
room

Rating
• Checked with ab how he will access company sms . Ab showed it on sertica on crew pc
• Confirmed which extinguishers will be used during cargo operation and which ones are
stationed presently on manifold.
• Use of personal meters- gases checked by gas meter.

CCR
• Chlorine tubes on board available as BWTS plant shows chlorination: Email from ERMA which
states no chlorine stays inside the tank and atmosphere is safe for entry presented.
• Odme Simulation test & Entries in ORB.
• PV valve maintainence schedule as per company SMS
• ORB / GRB/ Ballast Record Book
• Ship shore safety checklist and asked few questions with regards to it such as back up
communication, Emergency signals
• Primary and secondary venting system
• Gas Calibration record including inventory of dragger tubes
• Permit file & sighted misc permits such as cold work, LOTO, Aloft
• Basic layout and operation of BWTS
• Last Loadicator test report
• Last COW records verified
• Arrival CCR log entries and permits for connecting arms verified
• Hourly Monitoring log and ensured all entries are made
• Cargo plan and few questions such as critical stages and which stage is vessel presently on

ENGINE ROOM
Directly inspector called 2Eng and told shall we start round from bottom platform.
• On bottom platform he checked bilges and told 2Eng to raise alarm for any one bilge alarm.
Then he checked bilges, me and its surrounding. Emergency escape he checked, bilge pump,
OWS overboard valve.
• 1 platform he asked 2Eng to show 15ppm ows alarm. Then he checked HFO purifiers and
came to ME. local manouvering platform and just checked procedure mentioned there.
• 2 platform he asked 2Eng to show ME leak off alarm, AE leak off alarm, checked portable fire
extinguishers randomly.
• Steering gear room he told 2Eng to start emergency fire pump checked pressure and then
told 2Eng to try out emergency steering and steering alarms.
• At last told 2Eng to show OMD alarm.
• Finish with Engine Room round and alarms.
• Then interview of engineers in ecr

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4th Engineer:
• Semi portable trolley extinguisher routine.
• What is the medium to fight fire for me scvange fire.
• What system installed for e/r fixed fire fighting system.
• How to use dragger tubes

3rd Engineer:
Solas regulation for IG O2 %.

Chief Engineer:
• Pms for ME and AE jobs and performance of FWG
• ORB Sulphur Record Book (Asked Show Last Usa Eca C/O Record),
• Moc Register
• Seemp (Cii & Eexi, How Maintained Onboard)
• Tech file
• Last bunker checklist
• C/e work & rest hrs
• Standing order
• Night order book
• Blackout procedure
• Critical spares on board,
• Fire detector spare rob & show at mespas,
• Lube oil & fuel analysis report
• Engineering call alarm
• Emerg gen qcv test.

ETO interview
• Checked with ETO types of fire sensors on board and how he tests them , company
procedures, records.
• Asked him to show spare sensors inventory.
• record were maintained for testing but he wanted to see the record of status of sensors- eg
sensors for zone x,y z tested and all sensors working satisfactory .Gave an observation for
above.

With regards to Photos he suggested:

• Boiler picture should be looking from top.
• Generator should have details and makers mentioned in it & guages to be seen.
• Ships side Stbd and Port side view pictures should have name included in it.
• Aft midship to stbd fairleads should include mooring winches also.
• Proom bilges & COP should be a birds eye view picture.
• Winch brake setting should have pointers visible in it.
• Manifold should have Emergency stop cabinets also visible in pictures.

Inspection completed with closing meeting & list of observations were handed over to the Master.

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