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General Information

Vessel particulars, documentation, and general information — 28 questions

1.1.1

Name of the vessel Data Source SIRE 2.0 core data download: • H VPQ (Name of ship)

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1.1.10

Date and time the inspector boarded the vessel Data Source SIRE 2 .0 inspection submission: • I nspection Record > Inspection Commenced Date/Time

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1.1.11

Date and time the inspector departed the vessel Data Source SIRE 2.0 inspection submission: • I nspection Record > Inspection Completed Date/Time

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1.1.12

Time taken for the inspection Data Source SIRE 2.0 inspection submission: • I nspection Record > Inspection Duration in Hours

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1.1.13

Name of the inspector Data Source SIRE 2.0 core data download: • S IRE 2.0 Inspection Booking

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1.1.14

Date the HVPQ was last updated Data Source SIRE 2.0 core data download: • H VPQ (Date last published)

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1.1.15

Vessel ’s operation at the time of the inspection Data Source SIRE 2.0 core data download: • I nspection Record > Operation Page 5 of 711 – SIRE 2.0 Question Library : Part 1 Version 1.0 (January 2022)

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1.1.16

Products being handled Data Source SIRE 2.0 inspection submission: • I nspection Record > Product

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1.1.17

Vessel type Data Source SIRE 2.0 core data download: • Pre- Inspection Questionnaire > Type of Vessel

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1.1.18

Hull Type Data Source SIRE 2.0 core data download: • H VPQ (Type of Hull)

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1.1.19

Name of the vessel ’s operator Data Source SIRE 2.0 core data download: • S IRE 2.0 Inspection Booking

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1.1.2

Vessel IMO number Data Source SIRE 2.0 core data download: • H VPQ (LR/IMO number)

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1.1.20

Date the current operator assumed responsibility for the vessel Data Source SIRE 2.0 core data download: • H VPQ (Date current operator assumed technical control of the ship)

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1.1.21

Date of the last port state control inspection Data Source SIRE 2.0 core data download: • P IQ (Date of last port state control inspection)

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1.1.22

Name of the classification society Data Source SIRE 2.0 core data download: • H VPQ (Classification Society) Page 6 of 711 – SIRE 2.0 Question Library : Part 1 Version 1.0 (January 2022)

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1.1.23

Date of departure from the last dry dock Data Source SIRE 2.0 core data download: • H VPQ (Date of last dry dock)

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1.1.24

With the vessel ’s designation as recorded on IOPP certificate Data Source SIRE 2.0 co re data download: • H VPQ (What is the type of ship as described in Form A or Form B Q1.11 of the IOPPC?)

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1.1.25

Name of the vessel ’s P&I club Data Source SIRE 2.0 core data download: • H VPQ (Name of P and I Club) 2.1. Cer tification

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1.1.3

Date the inspection was completed Data Source SIRE 2.0 inspection submission: • I nspection Record > Inspection Completed Date

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1.1.4

Was a full inspection of the vessel completed Data Source SIRE 2.0 inspection submission: • I nspection Record > Inspection Completed

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1.1.5

Port of Inspection Data Source SIRE 2.0 inspection submission: • I nspection Record > Port of Ins pection

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1.1.6

Flag Data Source SIRE 2.0 core data download: • H VPQ (Flag)

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1.1.7

Deadweight Data Source SIRE 2.0 core data download: • H VPQ (Summer Deadweight) Page 4 of 711 – SIRE 2.0 Question Library : Part 1 Version 1.0 (January 2022)

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1.1.8

Date the vessel was delivered Data Source SIRE 2.0 core data download: • H VPQ (Delivery date as recorded in Form A or Form B Q1.8.3 of the IOPPC)

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1.1.9

Name of the OCIMF inspecting company Data Source SIRE 2.0 core data download: • S IRE 2.0 Inspection Booking

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1.2.3

Inspection Guidance The vessel operator should have developed procedures for the inspection and testing of the emergency lighting system including: • Instructions for inspection and testing. • The frequency and recording of inspection and testing. These procedures may form part of the vessel’s maintenance plan. Suggested Inspector Actions • Sight and where necessary review, the company procedures for the inspection and testing of the emergency lighting system. • Check records to ve

What the inspector looks for
What the Inspector Expects

The vessel operator should have developed procedures for the inspection and testing of the emergency lighting system including: • Instructions for inspection and testing. • The frequency and recording of inspection and testing.

1.4.3

The design of the flange should conform to the appropriate class in the standards adopted for the design of other external connections in the ship's cargo piping system. 2.2.3.2.7 If a connection is fitted between the inert gas supply main and the cargo piping system, arrangements shall be made to ensure an effective isolation having regard to the large pressure difference which may exist between the systems. This shall consist of two shutoff valves with an arrangement to vent the space betw

What the inspector looks for
What the Inspector Expects

The vessel operator should have developed procedures for the operation, inspection and maintenance of the vessel’s inert gas system which included the arrangements for the: • Supply of inert gas to the double-hul l spaces in an emergency. • External supply of inert gas in the event of a failure of the vessel’s inert gas system.

1.4.8

3.3 Overboard discharge control An overboard discharge control is a device which automatically initiates the sequence to stop the overboard discharge of the effluent in alarm conditions and prevents the discharge throughout the period the alarm condition prevails. The device may be arranged to close the overboard valves or to stop the relevant pumps, as appropriate. 3.4 Starting interlock A starting interlock is a facility which prevents the initiation of the opening of the discharge valv

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Chapter 2

These procedures may form part of the vessel’s maintenance plan.

Inspector Actions & Expected Evidence

['Sight and where necessary review, the company procedures for the inspection and testing of the emergency lighting system.', 'Check records to verify that inspection and testing of the emergency lighting had taken place in accordance with the company procedures.', 'Request a demonstration of the emergency lighting.', 'Inspect a representative sample of the emergency lights and verify that they are working.', 'During the balance of the inspection, note any defects to em ergency lights.', 'In at least one location, verify that arrangements for lighting the area of water into which survival craft would be launched were in satisfactory condition.', 'Interview the officer responsible for electrical systems to verify their familiarity with company procedures for the inspection and testing of the emergency lighting system.

Expected Evidence', 'Company procedures for the inspection and testing of the emergency lighting system.', 'Records of inspection and testing of the emergency lighting system.

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Page 132 of 579 – SIRE 2.0 Question Library Part 2 – Version 1.0 (January 2022) • Connection of the inert gas supply main to the cargo piping system for inerting, purging and gas -freeing, where such an arrangement was provi ded.

A record of inspection and maintenance of the inert gas plant, including defects and their rectification, should be maintained on board.

This may form part of the vessel’s planned maintenance system.

Inspector Actions & Expected Evidence

['Sight, and where necess ary review, the company procedures for the operation, inspection and maintenance of the vessel’s inert gas system. which included the arrangements for the: o Supply of inert gas to the double', 'hull spaces in an emergency. o External supply of inert gas in the event of a failure of the vessel’s inert gas system. o Connection of the inert gas supply main to the cargo piping system for inerting, purging and gas', 'freeing, if fitted.', 'Inspect the o Arrangements for the supply of inert gas to the double', 'hull spaces, including portable hoses if they form part of the arrangements. o Where hull spaces were connected to a permanently fitted inert gas distribution system, inspect the means to prevent hydrocarbon gases from the cargo tanks entering the double hull spa ces through the system. o Connection for an external supply of inert gas. o Arrangements for the connection of the inert gas supply main to the cargo piping system for inerting, purging and gas', 'freeing, if fitted.', 'Where necessary review the records of inspection, testing and maintenance of the arrangements for connection to the inert gas system.', 'Interview the accompanying officer to verify their familiarity with the arrangements for the: o Supply of inert gas to the double', 'hull spaces in an emergency, including the forepeak where this was adjacent to a cargo space or spaces. o External supply of inert gas in the event of a failure of the vessel’s inert gas system. o Connection of the inert gas supply main to the cargo piping system for inerting, purging and gas', 'freeing, if fitted.

Expected Evidence', 'The company procedures for the operation, inspection and maintenance of the vessel’s inert gas system.', 'The detailed instruction manuals for the inert gas system.', 'Cargo and inert gas operation log books.', 'The records of inspection, testing and maintenance of the arrangements for connection to the inert gas system.

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Key Regulations
  • ISM Code
  • SOLAS
  • Ratings