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CD0299. SIRE inspections

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What is tanker vetting? Select the ONE correct answer.

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  • The assessment of a tanker to ensure it meets the required expectation of onboard safety and pollution prevention management.✓ Correct answer
  • It is the process where the tanker is inspected by a SIRE inspector to ensure that it meets the required standard of safety management.
  • It is the combination of A) and B).
  • It is the process where a tanker is inspected to ensure that all the certificates onboard are valid and that the vessel is seaworthy.
What are the benefits of planning and organizing the inspection process? Select one best answer.

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  • It will make the inspection process easy and straight forward for the inspector✓ Correct answer
  • The inspection will take less than 6 hours
  • The inspector will not need to carry out a full inspection
  • There is no benefit of planning and organizing the inspection. All inspections are different
How is the SIRE database kept up to date? Select the ONE correct answer.

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  • The SIRE database is kept up to date by input of standardized vessel inspection reports by submitting members.✓ Correct answer
  • Each tanker Master regularly updates the SIRE database with cargo information.
  • It is updated by OCIMF only when a tanker is involved in an accident.
  • All tanker operators are required to update the SIRE database weekly.
What is a Harmonized Vessel Particulars Questionnaire (HVPQ)? Select the ONE correct answer.

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  • It is a questionnaire designed to provide comprehensive information about a vessel, the technical operator, commercial operator, and crewing agency.✓ Correct answer
  • It is a table providing information on qualifications and experience of the officers onboard.
  • It is a standard questionnaire used by the SIRE inspector when inspecting a tanker.
  • It is a pre-hire questionnaire used by SIRE subscribers before hiring third party tankers.
During the closing meeting, following a SIRE inspection, the SIRE inspector raises an observation that is clearly incorrect and is not supported by regulation or industry standard. What should the Master do? Select the ONE best answer.

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  • Challenge the SIRE inspector in a professional and business-like manner✓ Correct answer
  • Tell the inspector he is wrong and bring the meeting to an end.
  • Accept that the SIRE inspector is always right.
  • Plead with the inspector to change his mind

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