Introduced by the Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) in 2024, SIRE 2.0 replaces the VIQ7 inspection regime that had been in place for more than three decades. It was designed to strengthen safety, transparency, and accountability across the maritime industry.
“The difference between the SIRE and SIRE 2.0 is technology,” explained Manager Compliance and Competence Captain Marlo Salayo. “With the new regime (SIRE 2.0), pre-inspection elements can be sent online. These are the Harmonised Vessel Particulars Questionnaire (HVPQ), Pre-Inspection Questionnaire (PIQ), certificates, and photo repository. The operator needs to declare that these data are complete.”
In practice, this means that before inspectors even set foot on board, they already have a detailed picture of the vessel, its documentation, and its operational history.
SIRE 2.0 goes beyond a simple checklist. Instead of yes-or-no answers, each inspection question now considers three aspects:
“Another difference from the previous version is that one question item can have three observations,” Captain Marlo shares. “Hence one questionnaire must be in compliance with hardware, process, and human elements.”
This deeper approach helps inspectors capture a more complete picture of vessel readiness and crew competence.
With this new level of scrutiny, achieving zero observations is exceptionally rare.
“Having a zero observation is quite exemplary but in the new regime this may not be the case,” HSSEQ added. “Having a zero negative observation and having a positive observation is quite special.”
For Captain Jardiniano and the Bow Prosper crew, this result reflects thorough preparation, strong leadership, and excellent teamwork. They embraced the updated requirements, used the support and tools provided by our shore teams, and delivered an inspection result that sets a new benchmark for our fleet.
Odfjell continues to support our vessels with training, updated procedures, and digital tools to help them adapt to SIRE 2.0.
“This achievement by Bow Prosper reflects Odfjell’s commitment to operational excellence and safety, even under heightened industry requirements. By meeting these new standards and demonstrating best practices in action, we strengthen Odfjell’s position with charterers, uphold our reputation for reliability, and set a clear benchmark for our fleet,” said CTO Torger Trige.
