STRENGTHENING SIRE

Tablet-based inspections
OCIMF's new SIRE 2.0 vessel inspection regime will more accurately report on the
quality of a vessel and its crew, moving from paper-based to digitalised inspection
reporting processes using an intrinsically safe, internationally certified ex-proof
tablet device and bespoke software.

Use of the tablet device for conducting The decision to introduce the use of
inspections will: tablets was taken by OCIMF only after the
• Provide tools that will strengthen governance safety and security risks were evaluated
processes and allow more in-depth inspection and OCIMF was satisfied that they can be
reports.
managed.
• Provide the inspector with ready access to
industry guidance and vessel operator supplied
information. The tablet device was selected after extensive
• Support dynamic question allocation allowing research followed by repeated trial inspections.
a detailed review of equipment, procedures
and human based aspects of each allocated
The tablet device is:
question, resulting in more focused inspection • Capable of using only the pre-loaded SIRE 2.0
report content. software.
• Enable richer data collection to further improve • Locked down using Mobile Device Management
oversight of vessel safety systems and software to prevent the use of unauthorised
processes. programmes, applications, tools or data transfer
• Allow greater transparency for all parties by connections.
using GPS tracking, recording the date and time • Fitted with cameras which can only be accessed
of each response provided and recording the through the SIRE 2.0 software, but which can be
addition and removal of negative observations. fully and demonstrably isolated if photography is
• Allow the inclusion of photographic evidence, prohibited onboard a vessel, at a terminal or in a
port.
where permitted by a port or terminal, to
• Zone 1/Div 1 certified when using Wi-Fi or
support observations. Bluetooth, but the tablet can be placed in flight
• Verify photographs provided by a vessel’s safe mode if required by terminal regulations.
operator showing the vessel’s physical and
cosmetic condition.

The chosen device is as follows: Further approvals:

• Manufacturer: i.safe MOBILE INMETRO (Brazil)

• Model: IS930.1
KCs (South Korea)
• ATEX Approval: EX-Zone 1/21, II 2G Ex ib IIC T4 Gb, II
2D Ex ib IIIC T135°C Db P6X PCEC (China)
• IECEx Approval: EX-Zone 1/21, Ex ib IIC T4 Gb, Ex ib JNIOSH (Japan
IIIC T135°C Db IP6X
SANS (South Africa)
• NEC500 Approval: Class I, II, III Division 1, Groups A B C
D E F G T4 See Appendix 1 for the full tablet
• EAC approval: 1Ex ib IIC T4 Gb X Ex, ib IIIC T135°C specification sheet.
Db X IP64
To ensure the tablets will always comply
with safety and security requirements,
OCIMF has contracted a specialist
company to:

• Develop a Mobile Device and Application

Management solution, which, in addition to
implementing the necessary security controls
to enforce security and safety policies,
enables OCIMF to prevent the tablet being
used for any purpose other than those
permitted as part of the SIRE 2.0 Programme,
including:
• Restricting access to the internet to only
the SIRE 2.0 application so it can
synchronise with the remote databases.
• Ensuring photographs taken during an
inspection lock to the appropriate section
of the report and cannot be transmitted
outside of the SIRE 2.0 software.
• Providing activity logs that demonstrate
when the camera is disabled or only
available for use by the SIRE 2.0 inspection
application, in line with port or terminal
regulation.
SIRE 2.0 training for inspectors has
• Manage tablet replacement or repairs to
ensure that approvals and certifications are included comprehensive guidance on
maintained according to issuing authority and the use of the tablet.
national and/or regional regulations.
The tablet will not be operated if:
SIRE 2.0 inspections are only authorised when • It is physically damaged.
conducted by an accredited inspector and • There is any doubt regarding the integrity of
performed on an OCIMF approved inspection the tablet and continued compliance with Ex
tablet. standards.
• The tablet hardware/software is
malfunctioning.

Before using the tablet camera during an

inspection, the inspector will comply with:
• Any restriction imposed by the port and/or
terminal authorities.
• Any onboard restriction in accordance with
instructions from the Master or contained
within company procedures.
Any photographs taken will not include: Supporting documentation carried by
• Any people. inspectors will include:
• Any document or logbook unless to
specifically support a documented • Tablet certification – To provide details of the
observation. Ex rating to which a tablet had been designed
• Any document or logbook displaying and manufactured (also clearly marked on
personal or company specific information. the tablet itself).
• The port facilities. • Ports and Terminals letter – To provide
• Terminal facilities except: details of the specific tablet device issued to
• The marine loading arm or hose an inspector along with a request for the
connection inboard of the ship’s rail and terminal and/or port representatives to inform
then only to include sufficient detail to the inspector of any restrictions on the use of
support an observation relating to the the tablet camera.
ship/shore interface under the joint • Master letter – To provide details of the
control of the ship’s crew and terminal. specific tablet device issued to an inspector
• The means of access to the vessel and then along with a request for the Master to inform
only to include sufficient detail to support the inspector of any restrictions on the use of
an observation relating to safe access the tablet camera during the inspection.
under the control of the ship’s crew. • Rules for the use of the Tablet Camera and
• Anything that the Master states is restricted in Voice Recorder – Provides details of how the
accordance with documented company tablet camera and voice recorder should be
procedures. used during an inspection, including the
compliance with any port or terminal
Inspectors will not: restrictions.
• Use personal intrinsically safe mobile phones,
tablets, or computers outside the main
accommodation block during a SIRE 2.0
Compliance:
inspection.
• Use any personal electronic device to record OCIMF has developed several processes to
still images, video footage or audio files while monitor compliance with safeguards
onboard a vessel to conduct a SIRE 2.0 documented in this factsheet.
inspection.
For any queries or information from terminal
operators on the use of tablets on their site,
please contact sire2.0@ocimf.org
Appendix 1

IS930.1

ATEX approval: EX-Zone 1/21 IECEx approval: EX-Zone 1/21

II 2G Ex ib IIC T4 Gb Ex ib IIC T4 Gb
II 2D Ex ib IIIC T135°C Db IP6X Ex ib IIIC T135°C Db IP6X

NEC500 approval: EAC approval:

Class I, II, III Division 1 1Ex ib IIC T4 Gb X
Groups A B C D E F G T4 Ex ib IIIC T135°C Db X IP64

Further approvals: INMETRO (Brazil) | KCs (South Korea) | PCEC (China) | JNIOSH (Japan) | SANS (South Africa)

TECHNICAL FEATURES
Operating system Android™ 10
Processor SDM660 Octa-Core (Kryo Gold-Quad cores 2,2 GHz; Kryo Silver-Quad cores 1,8 GHz)
Memory 4 GB RAM | 64 GB internal memory | microSD memory up to 128 GB
Frequencies 2G GSM: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
3G WCDMA: UMTS B1/2/4/5/8
4G LTE-FDD: B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12 with MFBI B13/14/17/20/25/ 26/28A/28B/29/30/66
4G LTE-TDD: B38/B39/B40/B41
4G LTE-SCDMA: B34/B39
Dimensions size: 237 x 156 x 22 mm | weight: 890 g
Display 8“ Gorilla Glass® 3. generation | 1200 x 1920 pixels
Battery 8400 mAh
Camera 13 MP AF rear camera | 5 MP FF front camera
Connections WiFi 2,4 GHz + 5 GHz: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/e/k/r/h with max. 8 connections hotspot
Bluetooth® 5
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo
Near Field Communication
Types of protection IP68 dust-/waterproof | MIL-STD-810H | usable from -20 °C to +60 °C

FURTHER FEATURES
SOS key for loneworker protection
LWP ready (third party application required, 2 freely programmable keys

Usable with gloves Accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetic,

temperature and humidity, proximity sensors

Magnetic charger port

SET CONTENT
Tablet with integrated battery, Hand Strap, i.safe PROTECTOR 2.0 Type C USB Cable, i.safe PROTECTOR 3.0 USB
Magnetic Charger Cable, Power Adapter universal, Display Protection Foil, Quick Start Manual and Safety Instructions

Model M93A01 EN

More information

Oil Companies International 29 Queen Anne’s Gate Telephone +44 (0)20 7654 1200
Marine Forum London SW1H 9BU Email enquiries@ocimf.org
ocimf.org United Kingdom