Four priorities before inspection
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Check the information. Keep vessel particulars, pre-inspection responses, certificates and photographs accurate and current.
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Check the equipment. Review outstanding defects and maintenance records. Confirm that completed repairs are recorded.
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Prepare the crew. Discuss routine tasks and emergency response. Confirm that officers can explain and demonstrate their work.
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Review previous findings. Record what changed, who completed the action and how it was checked.
Agree the next steps
Give each open action a responsible person and a target date. Tell shore management early when repairs, spares or additional support are needed.
Preparation supports the operator. The appointed inspection produces a report; charterers and other report users make their own acceptance decisions.
Use the current OCIMF SIRE 2.0 guidance when planning preparation.
