SIRE 2.
0: WEEKLY UPDATE ISSUE :9
WK 9: SIRE 2.0
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DEFECT MANAGEMENT
PART 1
ACTUAL GAS TANKER
SIRE INSPECTION REPORT ATTACHED
DEFECT MANAGEMENT:
2.4.2. Where defects existed to the vessel’s structure, machinery or equipment, had the
vessel operator notified class, flag and/or the authorities in the port of arrival, as
appropriate to the circumstances, and had short term certificates, waivers, exemptions
and/or permissions to proceed the voyage been issued where necessary?
Objective
To ensure that defects affecting statutory certification or class required equipment are
reported to the vessel’s Classification Society, Flag Administration and any affected
stakeholders as appropriate.
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IACS
Section B1 – The effectiveness of classification depends upon the shipbuilder, during
construction, and the shipowner, once the vessel enters service, cooperating with the
Class Society in an open and transparent manner on all issues which may affect its
class status. For the shipowner, this particularly requires acting in good faith by
disclosing to the Class Society any damage or deterioration that may affect the vessel’s
classification status. If there is the least question, the owner should notify class and
schedule a survey to determine if the vessel is in compliance with the relevant class
standard.
TMSA KPI 4.1.2 requires that a defect reporting system is in place for each vessel
within the fleet.
The defect reporting system covers all onboard equipment and includes Conditions of
Class.
IMO : ISM Code
10.1 The Company should establish procedures to ensure that the ship is maintained in
conformity with the provisions of the relevant rules and regulations and with any addi-
tional requirements which may be established by the Company.
10.2 In meeting these requirements the Company should ensure that:
1. inspections are held at appropriate intervals,
2. any non-conformity is reported with its possible cause, if known,
3. appropriate corrective action is taken, and
4. records of these activities are maintained.
IMO: SOLAS Chapter I. Regulation 11
Maintenance of conditions after survey.
c) Whenever an accident occurs to the ship or a defect is discovered, either of which
affects the safety of the ship or the efficiency or completeness of its lifesaving appli-
ances or other equipment, the master or owner of the ship shall report at the earliest
opportunity to the Administration…
Chapter II-1. Regulation 3-1 Structural, Mechanical and electrical requirements for
ships.
In addition to the requirements contained elsewhere in the present regulations, ships
shall be designed, constructed and maintained in compliance with the structural, me-
chanical and electrical requirements of a classification society which is recognized
by the Administration in accordance with the provisions of regulation XI-1/1, or with
applicable national standards of the Administration which provide an equivalent level
of safety.
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Suggestion guidance for SIRE 2.0:
The vessel operator should have developed a procedure for evaluating defects to a
vessel’s structure, machinery and equipment to determine whether, when and how the
vessel’s Classification Society, Flag Administration and/or other external stakeholders
should be informed.
The SMS procedure should define:
• Which defects to vessel structure, machinery and equipment should be reported
to the vessel’s Classification Society, Flag Administration and/or other external stake-
holders.
• When the defects are required to be reported to the vessel’s Classification Society,
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Flag Administration and/or other external stakeholders and by whom. UPDATE
• Where short term certifi-
cates and/or flag waivers have
been issued, the external stake-
holders that may need to be
notified and by whom.
• The records that must be
maintained onboard to demon-
strate that the appropriate noti-
fications had been made to the
vessel’s Classification Society,
Flag Administration and/or
other external stakeholders.
The vessel should have pre-
pared a printed list of all open
defect reports existing onboard the vessel at the time of the inspection for the inspec-
tor’s use. The list of open defect reports should identify any defects that have resulted
in a notification to the
vessel’s Classification Society and/or Flag Administration
SIRE 2.0 @ GAS TANKER
1. RATINGS QUESTIONNAIRE
The crew was questioned on several critical operational procedures, including:
- Enclosed space entry procedures.
- Work and rest hours compliance.
- Lifting operations, including SWL markings and crane hand signals.
- Preparations for sea passage and deck round checks during cargo operations.
- Identification of the safety officer and DPA onboard.
- Proper use of PPE and sources of information on its application.
- Winterization procedures and handling personal gas detectors.
- Entry protocols for CMR and CCR, and lifeboat lowering demonstrations.
- Understanding and application of the company’s SMS procedures.
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2. ROUND ON DECK
A detailed inspection of the deck areas was conducted:
Monkey Island
- General condition and stenciling were satisfactory.
- Magnetic compass condition was acceptable.
Battery Room
- Entry procedures and PPE compliance were demonstrated.
Lifeboats
- Inspected for general condition, entry protocols, and operational procedures.
- Bosun demonstrated engine start and launch processes.
Upper Deck / Aft
- Mooring winches inspected for settings, stenciling, and operational condition.
- Lighting, ventilation flaps, and life raft conditions were satisfactory.
Paint Store
- Inspected for MSDS availability, entry protocols, and ventilation flap condition.
Poop Deck
- Mooring winches, ETA stenciling, fire wires, and ventilation flaps checked.
Cargo Motor Room
- Compressors inspected for leaks. Entry and evacuation procedures reviewed.
Cargo Compressor Room
- Equipment condition, entry protocols,
and gas sampling sensor availability
checked.
Manifold Area
- Fusible plugs, manifold pressures, and cargo
valves inspected.
Trunk Deck Area
- Fusible plug conditions noted
with an **Observation**.
ESD box, cargo valves, and
DCP station conditions
verified.
Forward Mooring Sta-
tion
- Mooring winches, fire
wires, anchor chain, and ventilation systems inspected.
Bosun Store
- Overboard valve conditions, spare mooring line availability, and entry protocols re-
viewed.
CCR & CMR
- Oil leak checks on compressors and visual checks on fixed gas detectors performed.
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3. CONTROL ROOM AND SYSTEM CHECKS
Fire Flaps
- Verified as closed during port operations.
Cargo Control Room (CCR)
- Stability calculations and discharge plans reviewed for various operational stages.
- Gas Engineer demonstrated sensor locations, calibration, and alarm override
procedures.
- BWTS operation logs reviewed.
. ENGINE DEPARTMENT INSPECTIONS
PMS and Defect Reporting
- Deficiency creation, status explanation, and follow-up procedures reviewed.
- Examples of flag/class defect closure demonstrated.
Safety Equipment Maintenance
- Categorization, checklist sufficiency, and monthly maintenance of systems
(e.g., water mist) inspected.
Engine Room Watch Levels
- Watch level matrix, UMS procedures, and emergency contact postings verified.
Enclosed Space Procedures
- Risk criteria for entry and checklist differentiation assessed.
ORB
- Inspections conducted with a focus on compliance and completeness.
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