Operational guide · Certification & surveys

Coordination between the HSSC Cycle and SIRE 2.0 Vetting Inspections

SIRE 2.0 maintains readiness across the applicable Question Library, but each inspection uses a ship-specific CVIQ with core and selected rotational questions; personnel answer for their duties.

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Operational Explanation

HSSC organizes statutory surveys and certification; SIRE 2.0 provides information for commercial vetting. A SIRE report does not renew a certificate, and a statutory survey does not guarantee commercial acceptance. Required frequency and vetting decisions depend on report recipients: OCIMF does not impose a universal six-month interval.

Regulatory Reference

HSSC 2025 — A.1207(34); OCIMF SIRE 2.0 — programme resources and FAQ; SIRE 2.0 inspection flow.

Scope of Application

Commercial vetting distinct from HSSC/statutory survey; CVIQ is compiled from HVPQ, PIQ and vessel data.

Procedure / How to Complete It

Keep statutory deadlines and vetting requests separate while coordinating resources and vessel availability.
Update HVPQ and PIQ and check that the data match the vessel.
Prepare evidence and personnel for their actual duties using the applicable Question Library.
Manage observations, operator comments and corrective action without assuming they close statutory findings.

Practical Example

After statutory renewal, update the data and documents used for vetting. The completed survey is useful evidence, but the SIRE report recipient still makes its own commercial assessment.

What Typically Goes Wrong

Saying every crew member must answer the entire SIRE 2.0 Question Library.

Common Mistakes Mistake Library

Mistake	Consequence	How to Avoid It
Saying every crew member must answer the entire SIRE 2.0 Question Library.	Non-compliant decision or treatment	Follow the approved arrangement and applicable sources

What the PSCO Checks

The PSCO performs statutory control under applicable instruments. A SIRE report and charterer acceptance do not replace valid certificates, compliant conditions or PSC checks. Assess a commercial observation for any statutory implications as well.

Operational Tips

Use a shared calendar with separate deadlines and responsibilities.
Record correction evidence and consistently update information supplied to the programme.

Preparation checklist

HSSC/vetting distinct
Ship-specific CVIQ
Core/rotational
Duty-relevant competence

FAQ

Does every crew member memorise the whole library?

No.

What does the inspection use?

A system-compiled ship-specific CVIQ.

Coordination between the HSSC Cycle and SIRE 2.0 Vetting Inspections

Operational Explanation

Regulatory Reference

Scope of Application

Procedure / How to Complete It

Practical Example

What Typically Goes Wrong

Common Mistakes Mistake Library

What the PSCO Checks

Operational Tips

Preparation checklist

FAQ

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