This checklist pulls together the practical preparation points covered across our SIRE 2.0 guides — what SIRE 2.0 is, what changed from VIQ7, how human factors are assessed, and how to prepare — into one scannable reference.
How to read this checklist: every item is labelled by source, so it's clear what OCIMF actually requires versus what's IMT's own practical advice.
Documentation
- Photo Repository refreshed within ~6 months, or immediately after any material change to the vesselKeeping the Photo Repository current helps ensure photographs remain representative of the vessel's actual condition.OCIMF REQUIREMENT
- PIQ (Pre-Inspection Questionnaire) updated and accurateMust be current before each inspection, per OCIMF guidance.OCIMF REQUIREMENT
- Certificate repository currentKept up to date alongside the PIQ ahead of each inspection.OCIMF REQUIREMENT
- HVPQ (Harmonised Vessel Particulars Questionnaire) reflects the vessel's actual conditionPart of the standard pre-inspection data set alongside the PIQ.OCIMF REQUIREMENT
- All pre-inspection work completed before requesting the inspection, not after bookingOCIMF's own recommendation, so the booking process itself isn't delayed.OCIMF REQUIREMENT
Crew Readiness
- Crew can explain why a procedure exists, not just how to perform itHuman-based tasks are assessed through Performance Influencing Factors, which check understanding, not just execution.VERIFIED IN IMT GUIDES
- Crew has practised explaining reasoning out loud, not just physical run-throughsInterview-style drills tend to be more useful preparation than scripted walkthroughs.IMT RECOMMENDATION
- No reliance on memorising a fixed question listThe CVIQ is compiled per vessel and per inspection, and isn't shared with the operator in advance.VERIFIED IN IMT GUIDES
- General familiarity with how human performance is assessedUnderstanding that inspectors use Performance Influencing Factors (PIFs) to explain ratings helps crew understand what's actually being evaluated.VERIFIED IN IMT GUIDES
Closing the Loop
- All corrective actions from the previous inspection reviewed and closed outReports stay active in the OCIMF database for 12 months, visible to the next inspector.VERIFIED IN IMT GUIDES
- Open findings checked before requesting the next inspectionBetter to catch an unresolved item internally than have the inspector find it first.IMT RECOMMENDATION
General Readiness
- Preparation treated as continuous, not a pre-inspection scrambleOCIMF's own guidance recommends completing pre-inspection work well before requesting the inspection.OCIMF REQUIREMENT
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this an official OCIMF checklist?
No. This is an IMT practical preparation resource based on publicly available OCIMF SIRE 2.0 programme documentation. Every item is labelled by source so it's clear what's an OCIMF requirement versus an IMT recommendation.
What's the difference between an OCIMF requirement and an IMT recommendation?
An OCIMF requirement is stated directly in OCIMF's own programme documentation. An IMT recommendation is a practical suggestion that follows logically from verified facts, but isn't itself an OCIMF-stated rule.
Does completing this checklist guarantee a clean SIRE 2.0 inspection?
No checklist can guarantee an outcome, since the CVIQ is compiled per vessel and per inspection and isn't shared with the operator in advance. This checklist addresses the preparation elements within an operator's control.
How often should these items be reviewed?
Documentation items like the Photo Repository should be refreshed at approximately six-month intervals per OCIMF guidance, but overall readiness is best treated as continuous rather than a one-time exercise before booking an inspection.