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SIRE 2.0 engine room checklist for the Chief & 2nd Engineer

Housekeeping, locked overboard valves and no plastic oil containers are the recurring engine-room findings. Alarms and trips must be tested and logged.

49 preparation checks 7 areas 21 shown here

Fuel & Lube Oil Management

5 checks in the app

  • Class/maker approval for low-sulphur fuel in boiler; fuel change-over records available Evidence: Approved change-over procedure (may be superintendent-approved).
  • FO & DO analysis reports onboard; RA present if a fuel used without analysis Evidence: Filed reports.
  • Quarterly & 6-monthly lube/hydraulic oil analysis available; action taken on issues Evidence: Filed reports.

+ 2 more checks for this area in SIRE Pro — tick them off, attach photos and export an action list.

Duties, Instructions & Postings

5 checks in the app

  • Engineer & rating duties posted in ECR; watch levels posted in CCR; ship-board arrangement table posted Evidence: Displayed.
  • Instructions posted to start machinery, critical machinery from black-out and from dead ship Evidence: Displayed.
  • CE standing instructions signed by everyone; UMS procedures (incl. single-man night entry) match company Evidence: Signed & consistent.

+ 2 more checks for this area in SIRE Pro — tick them off, attach photos and export an action list.

PMS, Spares & Engines

7 checks in the app

  • All spares/stores updated in PMS; critical spares onboard (no diamonds); no critical jobs overdue Evidence: PMS report.
  • Spare hydraulic hoses for manifold crane; spare pump-room blower motor; spare OWS filter; spare IG O2 analyser Evidence: Show spares.
  • ME running hours maintained; no unit decarb / maker routines overdue Evidence: PMS.

+ 4 more checks for this area in SIRE Pro — tick them off, attach photos and export an action list.

OWS, Bilges & Bottom Platform

6 checks in the app

What the inspector does: The OWS overboard valve must have TWO locks — one key with Master, one with CE — and the chain must have no play.

  • OWS overboard valve locked with TWO locks (Master + CE keys); chain has no play; warning posted Evidence: Cannot slide chain or lift wheel to operate.
  • OWS/associated pipeline paintwork good; OWS memory time matches UTC Evidence: Inspect & compare.
  • Emergency bilge suction/cross-over valves locked & sealed on two opposite sides; warning posted Evidence: No unauthorized operation possible.

+ 3 more checks for this area in SIRE Pro — tick them off, attach photos and export an action list.

Hot Work & Workshop

8 checks in the app

  • Designated hot-work area identified; procedures & safety posters posted Evidence: Displayed near area.
  • Welding cable isolated from machine; full length undamaged, no makeshift joints; holder not cracked Evidence: Inspect cable.
  • Flash-back arrestors fitted both ends & good; O2/Acetylene disconnected & drained in port Evidence: Regulator open to drain.

+ 5 more checks for this area in SIRE Pro — tick them off, attach photos and export an action list.

Steering Flat & Purifier Room

7 checks in the app

  • Emergency-steering procedure posted; spare oil tank filled for one full charge; unit on emergency power red-ringed Evidence: Read posters.
  • Rudder indicator & gyro visible from conning position; both telephones (with head pieces) work Evidence: Stand & check sightline.
  • No steering-gear leaks; oily surfaces soap-washed; bilges clean with means to drain Evidence: Access to drain valve not blocked.

+ 4 more checks for this area in SIRE Pro — tick them off, attach photos and export an action list.

Misc, Waste & IG Calibration

11 checks in the app

  • Approved testing kits for smoke, heat & flame detectors available (non-flammable smoke spray) Evidence: Show kits.
  • All cold-pipe laggings intact; incinerator/waste-oil laggings stain-free; save-alls clean & painted Evidence: Inspect.
  • Portable lifting gear (chain block, shackles, slings) tagged; hook latches intact; 5-yearly load test & monthly (BD4) records Evidence: Filed records.

+ 8 more checks for this area in SIRE Pro — tick them off, attach photos and export an action list.

Checklists for the rest of the ship

SIRE and SIRE 2.0 are programmes of OCIMF. SIRE Pro is an independent preparation tool made by CryoSim; it is not affiliated with or endorsed by OCIMF. The checks on this page are CryoSim's own preparation guidance, not OCIMF question text. Your company's SMS and the current OCIMF publications always take precedence. Dry-cargo ship? See RightShip Pro for RISQ 3.2.