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SIRE 2.0 inspections

OCIMF’s Ship Inspection Report Programme moved to a digitalised, risk-based format in September 2024: a tablet-based inspection, a question set drawn per vessel, and observations that have to be answered with evidence. Our coverage of what changed and what a response has to contain.

Written for: Technical managers, superintendents and chief engineers on tankers.

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SIRE 2.0 CBT: what computer-based training can and cannot do before a vetting inspection

OCIMF does not require SIRE 2.0 computer-based training certificates for crew; inspectors won't ask for them during vetting inspections.

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What we’ve covered, by flag and vessel type

Counts from apeks.tech’s own SIRE 2.0 coverage — not an industry-wide statistic. Updates automatically as we publish.

By vessel type

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