SIRE Top Ten Observations- 2012 (Oil Tanker)

Posted on August 18, 2012 Updated on September 2, 2015

Following is the list of top ten observation noted during the year 2012 on oil tankers. There were total 13450 inspections carried out resulting in total 77947 observations. Out of 77947 observations noted, following is the list of top ten observation with the relevant VIQ section and the count.

9.26. If the vessel is equipped for mooring at single point moorings, does it meet the recommendations as applicable, contained in Mooring Equipment Guidelines 3rdEdition)?- 1945

13.13. Is an operational Infra Red camera fitted in the bow for ice observation?- 1926

2.1. Are all the statutory certificates listed below, where applicable, valid and have the annual and intermediate surveys been carried out within the required range dates? 1 1251

4.24. If the vessel is equipped with an Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems (ECDIS), are the Master and deck officers able to produce appropriate documentation that generic and type‐specific ECDIS familiarisation has been undertaken?- 1172

2.7. Is the vessel free of conditions of class or significant recommendations, memoranda or notations?- 1126

6.1. Are the Engine Room (Part I) and Cargo (Part II) Oil Record Books (ORBs) correctly completed?-1123

3.3. Do all personnel maintain hours of rest records and are the hours of rest in compliance with ILO or STCW requirements?-1098

6.31. Can the vessel check or sample segregated ballast prior to deballasting?- 1093

3.10. Does the officers’ matrix posted for the vessel on the SIRE website accurately reflect the information relating to the officers on board at the time of the inspection?- 1075

8.39. Are SOLAS secondary venting requirements being complied with?- 1032

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