SIRE 2.0 Pre-Vetting Inspection Readiness Audit

Mock CVIQ walkthrough for tanker pre-vetting readiness across the 12 OCIMF SIRE 2.0 chapters, assessing hardware, procedures, and human factors before an inspection.

Inspection Setup and Vessel Details

• Vessel name, IMO number, and inspection date recorded
• Vessel type, cargo class, and trading area confirmed
• Mock inspection scope includes all 12 SIRE 2.0 chapters

Chapter 1-2: Management, Certification, and Documentation

• Required statutory and class certificates are valid and readily available
• Document control system provides current procedures, manuals, and controlled copies
• Planned maintenance and defect records are current and traceable
• Internal audits, management reviews, and corrective actions are closed or tracked

Chapter 3: Navigation and Bridge Operations

• ECDIS, radar, AIS, and bridge alarms are operational and correctly configured
• Passage plan is complete, berth-to-berth, and signed by the master or officer of the watch
• Bridge team demonstrates clear watchkeeping, handover, and lookout practices
• Navigational charts, publications, and notices to mariners are up to date

Chapter 4: Cargo, Ballast, and Transfer Operations

• Cargo and ballast transfer procedures are available, current, and followed by the crew
• Manifolds, hoses, reducers, and fittings are in serviceable condition with no visible leakage
• Cargo control room indications, alarms, and emergency shutdown functions are tested and understood
• Scuppers, drip trays, and spill containment arrangements are in place during transfer readiness
• Crew can explain line-up, pressure limits, and emergency stop actions without prompting

Chapter 5: Machinery, Propulsion, and Utilities

• Main engine, steering gear, and essential auxiliaries are operational with no unresolved critical defects
• Emergency generator and emergency lighting are functional and available for immediate use
• Machinery spaces are clean, free of oil accumulation, and have no blocked access routes
• Crew can demonstrate safe isolation and permit-to-work controls for machinery tasks

Chapter 6: Safety Management and Permit Controls

• Permit-to-work, lockout-tagout, and confined space procedures are implemented as written
• Risk assessments and toolbox talks are completed before high-risk work
• Emergency drills are current and crew can explain muster, alarms, and abandonment actions
• PPE selection, use, and condition are appropriate for the task observed

Chapter 7: Fire Safety and Emergency Response

• Fire detection, fixed firefighting systems, and extinguishers are serviceable and in date
• Emergency exits, escape routes, and muster stations are unobstructed and clearly marked
• Fire and abandon-ship drills are conducted to schedule and recorded accurately
• Crew can demonstrate use of firefighting equipment and emergency communications

Chapter 8: Marine Pollution Prevention and Environmental Controls

• Oily water separator, sludge handling, and overboard discharge controls are secured and compliant
• Garbage, sewage, and hazardous waste are segregated, labeled, and stored correctly
• SOPEP/SMPEP equipment is complete, accessible, and ready for immediate deployment

Chapter 9: Personnel Competence, Fatigue, and Human Factors

• Crew members interviewed can explain their duties, critical controls, and stop-work authority
• Work/rest records indicate fatigue risk is being managed
• Language barriers, supervision, and handover practices do not create unsafe conditions
• Crew appearance, PPE use, and task behavior reflect safe operating discipline

Chapter 10: Accommodation, Welfare, and Housekeeping

• Accommodation spaces are clean, sanitary, and free from trip or slip hazards
• Potable water, food storage, and galley hygiene controls are satisfactory
• Access control and visitor management are in place for restricted areas

Chapter 11: Mooring, Anchoring, and Deck Operations

• Mooring lines, winches, brakes, and fairleads are in serviceable condition
• Snap-back zones are marked and crew demonstrate awareness of line-of-fire hazards
• Deck lighting, access ways, and anti-slip surfaces are adequate for safe operations
• Anchoring equipment is maintained and ready for immediate use if required

Chapter 12: Closeout, Findings, and Corrective Actions

• All deficiencies and non-conformances are logged with location, evidence, and responsible owner
• Immediate containment actions were taken for any critical item failures
• Root cause and corrective action plan established for open findings
• Inspector and vessel representative sign off on closeout summary