SIRE 2.0
23rd January 2025
Ship type:-Gas tanker.
Port: Mohammedia, Morocco.
Inspector:-Khalid Mouchtaki.
Oil major:-IMT.
o Activated the Deadman alarm upon entering the engine room.
o Checked the condition of the engine room entry door for proper sealing.
o Compared photos taken during rounds on his tab which was submitted to him.
o Tested the steering gear alarms.
o Checked the emergency fire pump’s amperage and pump pressure.
o Verified the Chemical Room MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) index.
o Inspected emergency escape arrangements.
o Inspected the condition of the incinerator door packing and refractory condition.
o Inspected the pressure gauge of the welding area gas bottles.
o Checked the condition of the welding gloves.
o Performed a lamp test of the remote valve control system.
o Inspected gloves and certificates in the high-voltage room.
o Tested the auxiliary engine fuel oil leak-off alarm.
o Inspected the cooler’s sacrificial anode for any leaks.
o Checked the housekeeping around the main engine fuel pumps area and below exhaust manifold.
o Reviewed the main engine’s local manoeuvring procedure and its stencilling.
o Tested the main engine fuel oil leak-off alarm.
o Checked the emergency bilge suction seal cutter.
o Checked the BWTS (Ballast Water Treatment System) panel operation.
o Checked the bilge alarms.
o Tested the OWS (Oil Water Separator) alarms and reviewed operating instructions.
o Ensured posters near the OWS overboard area comply with SMS (Safety Management System).
o Checked for tube light casing for crack specially in workshop above welding area.
o Inspected the condition of fire hoses at all locations in the engine room.
o Tested the emergency stop of the emergency generator.
o Tested the emergency generator’s fuel level and Quick Closing Valve (QCV).
o Verified the bunker sample box storage area—ensuring samples are not older than one year.
o Checked oxygen room tags (full and empty) and observed that empty oxygen bottles should not be stored in the same compartment.
o Reviewed the list of PMS (Planned Maintenance System) overdue jobs.
o Verified the technical defects list.
o Checked the spare inventory for the hose handling crane.
o Verified critical spares availability.
o Checked the bunker checklist.
o Reviewed the fuel oil analysis report.
o Reviewed the lubricating oil analysis report.
Manning and Documentation:
o Verified manning levels and composition in the logbook.
o Inspected the oil record book.
o Checked the NOx technical file.
o Reviewed the enclosed space permit and risk assessment.
o Reviewed the Chief Engineer’s standing orders.
o Identified the Designated Person Ashore (DPA).
o Identified the safety officer for the month.
o Verified the area of inspection for the month.
o Checked the active alarms on the Kongsberg screen.
o Checked the calibration of the fixed gas detection system.
Questions Asked to 2nd Officer (Bridge Inspection)
Bridge Inspection – Time: 1 hour
Port: Mohammedia
1. Passage Plan and Security:
o Checked the passage plan in paper format, including full appraisal and security chart for the passage, as the vessel transited through VRA. UKC calculation and UKC proforma were reviewed.
2. ECDIS Settings:
o Verified the BML/EML and security sections on the passage plan and checked if the same were marked on the ECDIS for each leg of the voyage.
o Checked the Master’s Standing Orders and discussed the restricted visibility criteria, bow crossing, and ECDIS alarm management according to company policy and the Master's orders.
3. Safety and Communications:
o Reviewed the GMDSS logbook and records, including the last distress entry and the last weekly test record by shore.
o Asked to carry out a PV test on the Sat-C.
o Checked monthly records and the procedure for sending mail via Sat-C.
o Asked to carry out a navigation light fuse test.
4. Navigation and Safety Equipment:
o Checked the passage on ECDIS, marking of PI, abort point, and point of no return. Discussed the definitions of abort point and point of no return.
o Checked the ECDIS safety settings in the passage plan and ECDIS, and asked the officer to calculate the ECDIS settings manually as per company policy. Discussed the definitions of shallow, safety, and deep contours.
o Checked the echo sounder depth alarm settings and performed a depth alarm test.
o Verified the ENC list for the voyage in the passage plan and checked the last weekly update.
o Checked the magnetron running hours and inquired about the replacement schedule.
o Checked the SCBA low-pressure alarm and the ALDIS lamp, asking about its range.
o Inspected the bridge and ECDIS familiarization checklist for all deck officers and asked random questions regarding ECDIS.
o Checked the compass error logbook and deviation card.
o Inquired about checks carried out on the AIS and the frequency of these tests as per company policy.
o Checked the BNWAS and testing procedures for the power failure alarm, as well as the frequency as per company policy.
Overall Evaluation of Bridge Inspection:
• Nil observations were noted during the bridge inspection. The inspector commended the officers for their thorough knowledge and timely responses.
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Questions Asked to Gas Engineer
1. MARVS Settings and Changes:
o Inquired about the MARVS settings and when and why they were changed.
2. Cargo Pump Capacity:
o Asked about the cargo pump capacity and the maximum rate at the manifold.
3. Vent Mast Fire Fighting System:
o Inquired about the vent mast fire fighting system.
4. Propane Compressors:
o Asked how many compressors are used for propane and the cooling rate. The engineer explained that the cooling rate depends on the seawater temperature, cargo suction temperature, and cargo loading temperature, as per the manual.
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Master’s cabin:-
Observations:
1. HVPQ Corrections: Corrections were noted in the HVPQ (Hull Verification and Performance Questionnaire) submitted by the vessel:
2.The safety officer's checklist was not in line with SIRE 2.0 guidelines. The certification should be updated to meet the requirements.
3. Oxygen Bottle Storage: Empty and full oxygen bottles were stored next to each other in the oxygen room, which is against safety regulations. These bottles should be stored separately.
