Page 18 - 2022 - Q1 - Minerva in Focus

SIRE 2.0 REDESIGNING TANKER INSPECTIONS Enhanced Human Factors Focus “

Through SIRE 2.0

One way in which OCIMF aims to improve
inspection, there is also an opportunity for
safety and environmental protection in
the Vessel Operator to post a response on
the maritime industry is by considering
why the conditions exist (e.g., unaware of
To ensure that human factors are
human factors when providing guidance
changed approach, time constraints, fatigue).
and recommendations.
agement and operation of a vessel,
Inspector, Crew Members, and Vessel Op-
This human-centred approach looks at the
erator through the course of the inspection
physical, psychological, and social factors that
will ensure that seafarers benefit from safely OCIMF is including human factors
affect human interaction with equipment, The increased engagement between the always accounted for in the man-
processes, and other people in order to iden- highlighting difficult, error-prone work and considerations as a core element
tify and minimise potential risks. Crucially, receiving positive feedback for work well done.
it recognises that human error, actions, and of the updated Ship Inspection
decisions are often the result of the way the Report Programme (SIRE 2.0).
workplace is set up, how work, equipment, The outcome of the Human
and safeguards are designed, and how leaders Factors Focus
influence the work culture. ”
This is a significant change to the inspection
To ensure that human factors are always ac- regime, which will provide a defined process
counted for in the management and operation for uncovering the systemic issues which might A full Human Factors training programme will
of a vessel, OCIMF is including human factors lead to a critical activity not protecting the be included in the Inspectors’ SIRE 2.0 training.
considerations as a core element of the ship. Importantly, this new approach will open
updated Ship Inspection Report Programme a dialogue to ensure issues are addressed Programme Recipients and Submitting Com-
(SIRE 2.0), which is due for delivery in 2022. and the tools for demonstrating the quality of panies will also receive familiarisation training
measures are in place to support human per- and documentation to ensure they can meet
formance. This requires a culture of openness, the expectations and criteria. More informa-
Human Factors in Vessel Inspections transparency, and cooperation, which OCIMF tion will be provided in due course.
seeks to bolster through the updated and en- It is important to stress that while OCIMF de-
SIRE 2.0 vessel inspections will inform Vessel hanced vessel inspection programme. velops SIRE 2.0, the existing SIRE programme
Operators, Charterers, and Crew if a ships’ will continue to be supported and improved,
protective systems are effective and to what Equipping Inspectors with the knowledge, ensuring SIRE incorporates the latest industry
extent the critical human activities those tools, and capabilities to accurately assess standards, best practices, and regulations.
protective systems rely on are sufficient. Pro- and report on human factor-related issues is
cesses, policies, and procedures built into the key to achieving this ambition. Inspectors will For more information about SIRE 2.0, visit the
inspection regime will assess human factors be given comprehensive support and training link: www.ocimf.org/programmes/sire-2-0
issues by reporting performance relating through OCIMF to identify, assess, and commu-
to human factors in the Vessel Inspection nicate human factors-related issues correctly. Source: OCIMF
Questionnaire (VIQ) completed by Inspectors
during an inspection.

For each VIQ question with a human factor
perspective, Inspectors will be prompted to
provide objective responses to any obser-
vations. The assessment criteria will provide
the opportunity to positively recognise when
important tasks are carried out effectively. An
observation will be made when a task is not
effectively carried out. When making an ob- RINA.
servation, the tablet will auto-open an editor
Excellence
that allows the recording of the finding.
The tablet-based finding categorisation tool
allows Inspectors to record the apparent Behind
context underlying tasks or duties that are not
effective (e.g., equipment issues, task design,
familiarity, nervousness, etc.). Following the Excellence.

18 MINERVA IN FOCUS – ISSUE 19 / Q1 2022 rina.org