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A Voice for Safety

Oil Companies International Marine Forum

A SIRE briefing to Intertanko MembersConrad Hotel, Singapore

22 February 2008

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Win with

SIRE!

David Savage

SIRE Training andDevelopment Manager

Oil Companies International Marine Forum

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Why Do Oil Companies need SIRE?

• Flag States• Port States• Classification Societies

Enforcement of Regulations is made by:-

Adherence is made by:-

• Ship Operators themselves

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The importance of the vetting decision

Remember this…

For the Oil Company’s Vetter…

…every vetting decision is a career decision

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The Tanker Quality Pull

Local RegsFlag StateInspection

Port StateInspection

Classification Societies

OCIMFSIRE

ChartererVettingUSA

OPA 90 IMO

But some sub-standard tankers still escape the net

OCIMFSIRE

OCIMFSIRE

OCIMFSIRE

P&IClubs

ISM

SIRE attempts to plug these holes

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A short history of SIRE

1990 - OPA 90 enacted1991 - Major increase in inspections by Individual Oil Co1993 - SIRE Programme Started1997 - Use of Uniform inspection report commenced

- VPQ introduced2000 - Formal Accreditation for all SIRE inspectors introduced2005 - SIRE expanded to include barges, towing vessels and

vessels carrying packaged cargoes 2007 –Formal accreditation for barge inspectors in the USA

Today SIRE covers every mode of petroleum products that are transported by water

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Reports Submitted/Accessed since 1997

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Who are the winners?

- Oil Companies- Quality Charterers- Quality Traders- Quality Operators- Tanker Personnel- The Marine Environment!

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…and the losers?

The tanker under-classes:- Sub-standard Operators- Sub-standard flag States- Sub-standard Classification Societies

Collectively described as The “Grey Fleet”

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What is the “Grey Fleet”?

Tankers that are never inspected under SIRE comprise what is called “The Grey Fleet”

What is the composition of The Grey Fleet?

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SIRE inspections

NOT conducted

Tanker Industry Total: Approx 8,000 vessels

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Squeezing Out the Grey Fleet

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A review of tankers detained

by Paris MOU 1996-2006

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YEAR INSPECTED TANKERS DETAINED

1997 1557 9.23%2004 2060 2.48%2005 2305 2.34%

Summary of Detentions ‘97-’06

*Of these, at least 95% are not inspected under SIRE.In other words they are “Grey Fleet” tankers

Tanker Detentions

2006 2139 2.95%*

1996 11.84%

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• Reports received since SIRE started 141,359• Reports submitted per month 1,210• Reports accessed per month 4,878• Reports less than 12 months old 16,058• No. of vessels w/reports <12 months 6,228• Reports per ship ratio 2.6• Number of VPQs in system 6,114• Programme Recipients 165• Port State Recipients 29• Programme Submitters 45

Some SIRE Statistics (Jan 08)

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SIRE Inspectors

Current cadre - 421 inspectors

Inspector qualifications

• Master or Chief Engineer licence• Minimum 5 years on tankers• Minimum 2 years at senior rank

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Initial Inspector training

• Accompanied inspections with accredited inspectors

• Attend a 4 day course• Pass exam for Oil tankers• Pass exams for Gas and Chemical tankers if

so qualified to inspect these vessels• Successfully undertake an audited

inspection conducted by SIRE-Accredited Auditor

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To retain accreditation, inspectors must…

• Successfully pass an on-board audit every three years

• Attend at least one OCIMF refresher course every three years

• Conduct least 12 SIRE inspections every year

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OCIMF’s responsibilities

• Ad-hoc review of incoming reports• Actions in the case of complaints

–Formal warning–Withdrawal of accreditation for

specific time period–Complete withdrawal of

accreditation

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Conduct of the InspectorConduct of the Inspector……

It is essential that the master, officers and ratingsare treated with respect and courtesy at all times.

• INTERTANKO’s reporting on inspector behaviour should be provided to OCIMF in greater detail

• OCIMF’s Accreditation Programme insists on conduct of the highest standards

• A cordial relationship will reap big rewards to both sides!

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• Set an example during the inspection

•PPE•Professionalism and common courtesy•Discuss findings before leaving vessel

• Provide an accurate report that reflects the observed condition of the vessel and its operational standards during a short inspection

Inspectors mustInspectors must……

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Inspectors must not…

• Bully or intimidate the ship’s personnel

• spend excessive time on board

• Offer advice relating to corrective actions

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If you encounter non-compliance to these fundamentals…

TELL US!

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How to win!

The VIQ is not a “secret” document – use it in your day to day ops.

Go to the OCIMF Web Sire www.ocimf.com

Download the SIRE VIQ – It is available free of charge

Provide the VIQ to your Masters for on-board use by officers responsible for all components of the SIRE inspection

Put on the inspector’s Hat - Conduct internal inspections and correct shortcomings that are uncovered

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Question time

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