Why is independent reporting important?

It ensures unbiased technical assessment for decision-making in operations, compliance, and asset management.

What services are included in consultancy work?

Technical management oversight, audits, inspections, pre-purchase evaluations, and regulatory compliance support including RISQ, SIRE, and MLC.

How does consultancy improve compliance?

By translating regulatory requirements into practical operational procedures and reducing the risk of vetting failures or detentions.

What is the focus of SIRE 2.0 inspections?

SIRE 2.0 emphasizes human factors, operational behavior, and real-time procedural compliance rather than documentation alone.

Marine Consultancy Case Study | SIRE 2.0 & RISQ 3.2 Integration

Q: What does a marine technical consultant do?

Provides independent technical oversight, audits, and advisory support for vessel operations, compliance, and project execution.

A look at how our marine consultants helped a tanker fleet transition to evidence-based SIRE 2.0 inspections and maintain chartering eligibility.

PAMS Pacific Admiralty Maritime Services provided expert consultancy to transition a fleet from traditional reporting to the new evidence-based SIRE 2.0 regime.

Location: Remote / International Ports
Service: Marine Consultancy / Regulatory Compliance
Client Type: Technical Managers / Oil Majors

Strategic SIRE 2.0 Integration – Tanker Fleet

Challenge

A client required an urgent overhaul of shipboard procedures to align with the "Human Element" focus of SIRE 2.0 inspections.

Attendance

Our consultants conducted a gap analysis of the Safety Management System (SMS) and performed onboard training sessions for the Master and Senior Officers.

Findings

We identified a lack of "digital evidence" readiness and prepared the crew for the tablet-based inspection format.

Outcome

The fleet successfully cleared their initial SIRE 2.0 inspections with "Low Risk" ratings, maintaining their status with major oil charterers.

Frequently Asked Questions: Marine Technical Consultancy

What does a Marine Technical Consultant do?

We provide specialized technical oversight, acting as an independent extension of a shipowner's technical department. This includes managing complex projects, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with evolving maritime regulations.

Why is "Independent Reporting" critical?

Independent reporting provides an unbiased technical assessment of a vessel’s condition or a project's progress. This transparency is vital for stakeholders to make informed financial and operational decisions without internal bias.

What areas of expertise does PAMS provide?

Our consultancy covers technical management oversight, dry-docking supervision, cargo damage surveys, pre-purchase inspections, and readiness audits for RISQ 3.2, SIRE 2.0, and MLC compliance.

How does consultancy help in regulatory compliance?

We interpret complex IMO and RightShip requirements and translate them into actionable onboard practices. This reduces the risk of detentions, vetting failures, and operational downtime.

How does SIRE 2.0 differ from traditional tanker inspections?

SIRE 2.0 places greater emphasis on human factors, operational behavior, and evidence-based verification rather than relying solely on documentation. Inspectors assess how procedures are applied in practice, making crew competence, situational awareness, and operational execution critical to successful inspection outcomes.

About the Author

Gregory Apostologlou is the Managing Director of PAMS Pacific Admiralty Maritime Services. With more than 26 years of international maritime experience as a Marine Technical Superintendent and authorized PHRS Surveyor, he specializes in marine surveying, FPSO/SPM technical engineering, marine risk assessment, vessel inspections, and maritime regulatory compliance.