Nearly two years after the implementation of SIRE 2.0, the tanker industry continues to adapt to a vetting regime that places greater emphasis on operational excellence, crew competence, and the effective implementation of Safety Management Systems. While operators have become increasingly familiar with the revised inspection methodology, inspection data continues to provide valuable insights into industry performance, recurring challenges, and emerging areas of focus.
Rather than focusing solely on inspection outcomes, the publication explores the broader trends shaping vessel performance under the SIRE 2.0 regime. It identifies the inspection chapters generating the highest concentration of observations, analyses recurring inspection themes, and explores how inspection findings continue to evolve as operators mature their compliance strategies. Our benchmarking analysis presents the most observed findings by inspection chapter and observation type trends, benchmarked against H1 2025, together with the most frequently recurring questions identified during H1 2026.
Alpha Marine Consulting provides practical, tailored solutions that help shipowners and managers enhance inspection readiness, strengthen compliance, and drive continuous improvement. Our services include:
- Development of Safety Management Systems compliant with SIRE 2.0
- Pre-Vetting Inspections
- Benchmarking & Trend Analysis
Explore our latest SIRE 2.0 H1 2026 Benchmarking Insights to see how industry benchmarking can enhance operational excellence; for further details, please refer to the attached circular or contact us.