Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPS) are an integral part of tanker management, but managing multiple activities conducted concurrently onboard can introduce significant safety and operational challenges. Expanding on the expectations of SIRE 2.0 and ISGOTT 6th Edition, Oil Majors are now placing greater emphasis on how tanker operators assess, document and control
Back in September 2026, another important milestone was reached with the successful completion of sea trials and delivery of a 114K DWT Product & Crude Oil Tanker to her Owners. We are pleased to share a few more moments from the vessel’s sea trials and naming ceremony, marking the successful
Behind every vessel and every voyage are people whose expertise, dedication and teamwork keep our world connected. Today, at Alpha Marine Consulting, we celebrate the seafarers, shore-based teams and maritime professionals who make that possible, and the shared commitment to sustainability, safety and excellence that brings our industry together. As
The 2026 Cargo Securing Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) will be conducted from 1 September to 30 November 2026 by the Paris and Tokyo MoUs, with participation from several other regional Port State Control Memoranda of Understanding.During this period, Port State Control Officers will use a dedicated questionnaire during routine inspections
Alpha Marine Consulting is pleased to announce the successful delivery of its engineering and consultancy services for the conversion of M/V UBC Cadiz, a 16,461 DWT Japanese-built bulk carrier delivered in 2013, into a modern pneumatic cement carrier. The vessel is scheduled to complete her conversion and commence operations in
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