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SIRE 2.0 introduces Can you please introduce yourself?
structural differences I am a Master Mariner. My current tour is on “
Minerva Gas’s LNG carrier, Minerva Amorgos.
and focuses on the I have served on various LNG carriers, from SIRE 2.0 introduces
steam turbines to X-DFs. I am currently on my
human factor 4th year with Minerva Gas. I am really excited structural differences
to be with Minerva, and I am looking forward
to new achievements in the following years. and focuses on the
human factor
When was your latest SIRE 2.0
inspection?
My most recent SIRE 2.0 inspection took plan in place that addresses four critical ”
place aboard the LNG carrier Minerva
Amorgos on March 12, 2023, during its call to
the South Hook LNG terminal in the UK for objectives:
a discharging operation. Minerva Amorgos • Improve hands-on knowledge of the
was selected to be the first vessel in the gas ratings in their respective working areas
fleet to undergo inspection. The inspection • Alleviate the fear the ratings may expe-
was conducted by Capt. Tony Jones, who is rience when asked about their duties
highly experienced both at sea and as an • Deepen junior officers’ knowledge of
inspector, and currently serves as a Quality the ship systems and equipment
An interview Assessor for the OCIMF. • Enhance officers’ and ratings’ knowl-
of Capt. Ahmed R. Latif edge of the PAL and MGMS
Master Mariner Based on your recent experiences,
LNG MINERVA AMORGOS what were the major changes What advice would you give to
in relation to the previous SIRE officers that are about to participate
inspections? in a SIRE 2.0 inspection soon?
SIRE 2.0 introduces structural differences All crew members must be familiar in depth
and focuses on the human factor. Also, with their duties and equipment in use. Re-
the vessel can receive more than one ob- garding the observations, keep in mind that
servation for the same question, and the each question in SIRE 2.0 can receive up to
observations can be classified as “nega- 3 negative observations. Lastly, remember
tive”, “largely as expected”, and “exceeding that everyone on board is responsible and
expectations” (only for the human factor). will play a part in the outcome, not just the
senior officers and the Master
What tips and best practices can
you share with fellow officers of
Minerva?
From my personal experience, the most im-
portant tip I can share is putting a training
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