Complete Charterers Guide to SIRE 2.0

The Future of Vetting is Here

SIRE 2.0 went live on 2 September 2024, setting a new global standard for tanker inspections.

Launched by the Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF), the upgraded Ship Inspection Report Programme replaces the previous regime with a more detailed, data-rich, and human-focused inspection model, raising the bar for vetting processes across the industry.

Our Mainstay vetting platform was upgraded in advance to help customers seamlessly transition to the new system and stay fully aligned with SIRE 2.0 requirements.

What’s Changed with SIRE 2.0?

SIRE 2.0 brings four major enhancements that align with OCIMF’s focus on continuous improvement — introducing deeper insights into vessel quality and performance through tailored question types, human element focus, tablet-based inspections and photographic evidence.

Inspection Questions, Reimagined

Every inspection is now tailored to the vessel in question, with four distinct question types:

Core

Safety-critical questions that appear in every inspection.

Rotational

Designed to rotate in at different intervals for broader coverage.

Campaign

Introduced in response to incidents or trends across the industry.

Conditional

Targeted questions triggered by vessel-specific factors like equipment or incident history.

This structure creates a deeper, risk-based approach to inspections.

A Focus on the Human Element

SIRE 2.0 recognises that people are central to vessel performance.

Inspections now assess not just the outcome of a task, but how achievable it is under real onboard conditions. Inspectors observe operations as they’re performed and speak directly with crew, highlighting not just issues, but also when a member of the crew exceeds expectations.

OCIMF’s guidance for SIRE 2.0 report recipients offers clear direction on how to understand and act on human factor data.

Digital, Tablet-Based Inspections

SIRE 2.0 is fully digital, enabling:

  • Granular inspections – Richer data and deeper insights. The granular data will allow for deep analysis and aid in identifying the root causes of incidents and potential safety hazards, helping organisations transition from reactive to proactive risk management.

  • Enhanced data types – Including vessel photography. This visual documentation provides valuable insights that were previously unattainable with paper-based methods.

  • Valuable insights – By utilising richer insights from a broader data set, organisations can make smarter decisions and lift safety standards across the board.

  • Accuracy and efficiency – Inspectors input data directly into the inspection editor, ensuring real-time accuracy. Automatic syncing keeps records up to date, saving time and reducing errors for both inspectors and vessel operators.

Photographic Evidence

Photos now play a vital role in every inspection.

High-quality vessel photography supports written findings with clear visual proof - helping verify conditions, track improvements, and provide transparency.

The inclusion of advanced vessel photography standards within SIRE 2.0 reflects a commitment to leveraging technology for better safety management in the maritime industry.

What This Means for Inspection Reports

Reports now deliver significantly more insight—at significantly more length.
Gone are the binary answers and brief summaries. SIRE 2.0 reports exceed 70 pages, offering:

  • Granular responses across all inspection areas

  • Visual evidence alongside observations

  • More context to support better decision-making

Mainstay makes reviewing this volume of information easier and more efficient with intuitive dashboards and workflows designed around the new report format.

Supporting You Through SIRE 2.0

We've created practical resources to help you adapt to the new inspection regime with confidence.