OCIMF: Second phase of SIRE 2.0 is now underway

The Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) has successfully completed the first phase of the ‘four-phased’ roll-out and testing of the digitalised tanker inspection regime, SIRE 2.0, which will replace all existing SIRE inspections for tankers.

Port ban on tankers ’going dark’ effective from July 24th, 2023Port ban on tankers ’going dark’ effective from July 24th, 2023

On 23 June 2023 the EU Council adopted the 11th package of economic sanctions against Russia to prevent their circumvention and further erode Russia’s revenues, includes a port ban to tackle illegal transfers.

Damage to coral reefs caused by anchoring outside designated anchorage

Vessels should not anchor outside designated anchorage areas in regions where coral reefs are known to exist to avoid damaging them and being exposed to fines by authorities.