TOPICS/ISSUES
VETTING & PORT STATE CONTROL
Includes key issues relating to:
Contact
Frans Ubaghs
Senior Vetting Manager, Deputy Marine Director
e: frans.ubaghs@intertanko.com
t: +44 20 7977 7017
Christos Metaxas
Vetting Manager (seconded)
e: Christos.Metaxas@intertanko.com
t: +30 218 219 0430/0431
Adele Robinson
Assistant Manager Marine
e: adele.robinson@intertanko.com
t: +44 20 7977 7013
Latest on VETTING & PORT STATE CONTROL
INTERTANKO seeks nominations for Vetting Secondment
INTERTANKO is inviting Member Companies to nominate a suitably qualified colleague for an 18-month secondment within the Secretariat. This secondment... MORE
INTERTANKO’s Guide to the Vetting Process 15th Edition – available to order
INTERTANKO's 'Guide to the Vetting Process 15th Edition' has been completely revised and updated for 2025 and is available to... MORE
INTERTANKO Members lead the way with improved SIRE 2.0 performance across all tanker sectors in 2026
INTERTANKO is committed to driving continuous improvement across the tanker industry by providing Members with exclusive access to a range... MORE
IMO III 12 advances discussions on PSC machinery inspections, enclosed space entry and ship transfer transparency
The 12th Session of the IMO Sub-Committee on Implementation of IMO Instruments (III 12), held between 20–24 July 2026, addressed... MORE
IMO III 12 preview: Advancing consistent implementation of IMO requirements
The IMO Sub-Committee on the Implementation of IMO Instruments (III 12) will meet at IMO’s Headquarters in London between 20-24... MORE
Key Resources
Covid-19: Inspections and charterers - reactions from the industry (27 April)
Most charterers are adopting a pragmatic approach and clearing vessels on a case-by-case basis. Clearance is usually done based on... MORE
Restricted possibilities for conducting SIRE and CDI inspections
INTERTANKO continues to collect information from members with regards to the restricted possibilities for conducting SIRE and CDI inspections. The... MORE
OCIMF Covid-19 Update Bulletin #6 – SIRE/OVID Inspections and Reports
OCIMF has issued the following Bulletin to its members, regarding the availability and use of SIRE/OVID Inspection Reports. The OCIMF bulletin... MORE
OCIMF Covid-19 Update Bulletin #6 – SIRE/OVID Inspections and Reports
OCIMF has issued the following Bulletin to its members, regarding the availability and use of SIRE/OVID Inspection Reports. The OCIMF bulletin... MORE
Covid-19 Q&A: OCIMF and CDI inspections and charterers
INTERTANKO is monitoring the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak closely and will update the Q&A below as we receive more information. .accordion... MORE
