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Oil Companies International Marine Forum
OCIMF
Key OCIMF tools
SIRE
A unique tanker and barge risk assessment
tool, launched in 1993 and widely used
by charterers, terminal operators and
government bodies to assist in the assurance
of vessel safety.
OVID
The Ofshore Vessel Inspection Database,
launched in January 2010 as a voluntary
system of inspection for those vessels (such
as Platform Supply Vessels, Anchor Handling
Tugs, and diving and cable-laying vessels)
involved in the support of ofshore exploration
and production.
TMSA
A Tanker Management and Self Assessment
programme, introduced in 2004 as a tool to
help vessel operators assess, measure and
improve their safety management systems.
Terminal review programme
A comprehensive set of tools aimed at raising
safety and operational standards at tanker
terminals worldwide is under development.
Membership
In recent years there has been a steady growth
in OCIMF membership which today includes all
major oil companies and most of the National
Oil Companies. Membership is culturally and
geographically diverse with a broad pool of
specialist marine expertise ranging fromArctic
shipping to ofshore support craft.
Membership is confned to oil companies.
Membership criteria are set out in the
membership pack and can be obtained by
contacting the OCIMF Secretariat.
Benefts of membership
Comprehensive membership of
International and National Oil Companies
and oil terminal operators gives
unparalleled access to industry experience,
thinking and best practice.
Ofers members the opportunity to work
in committee with other oil companies on
issues of mutual interest relating to marine
safety and environmental protection.
OCIMF represents members views to those
who infuence the industry through its
consultative status at IMO and its long-
established relationships with key industry
decision-making bodies.
Access to the extensive OCIMF publications
library at a discounted rate.
Access to practical and recognised industry
tools such as SIRE, OVID and TMSA.
Organisation
The administration of OCIMF is carried out
by a Secretariat which supports the work of
the Executive Committee and other standing
committees. Member companies provide
experienced professionals for secondment to
the OCIMF Secretariat as technical advisers.
Expertise
Senior representatives from member
companies serve OCIMF in various capacities,
for example as Chairmen or Vice-Chairmen,
as members of the Executive Committee or
other working committees, or as advisers on
specifc issues.
Committee structure
OCIMFs committee structure comprises the
Executive Committee at its head and four
senior standing committees with the power
to establish sub-committees or forums as
necessary. These committees are the drivers
of all the change projects championed by
OCIMFs membership, fromthe development
of OVID to the terminal review programme.
Active participation in the various committees
is one of the best ways for OCIMF members
to infuence policy development, share best
practice and contribute to new standards
promoting continuous improvement in the
standards of design and operation of tankers,
terminals and ofshore support vessels.
OCIMF holds consultative status at the IMO and
attends its committees and sub-committees,
reporting on the outcome of these meetings
to both the Executive Committee and other
standing committees as appropriate.
Did you know?
Around 60 inspection reports are entered into SIRE each day.
Liquefed Natural Gas (LNG) cargo is carried at approximately
minus 165 degrees centigrade.
The estimated CO
2
emissions fromshipping in 2050 will be two to three
times greater than the 2007 levels if no reduction measures are taken.
Tanker accident statistics have reduced by 20%year on year since 1980
and OCIMF has played a large part in this improvement.
Our mission is to be the foremost authority on the safe
and environmentally responsible operation of oil tankers,
terminals and ofshore support vessels, promoting continuous
improvement in standards of design and operation.
1995 OCIMF membership reaches 37 and the
secretariat comprises seven people
1997 UniformInspection Report introduced
in SIRE
1998 Creation of OCIMF website
50th OCIMF publication released
2000 SIRE Inspector Training and
Accreditation Programme released
SIRE systemreceives ISO certifcation
2004 SIRE extended to include barges and
small vessels
Launch of Tanker Management and
Self Assessment (TMSA)
OCIMF win a Seatrade Award in the
New IT applications for the Shipping
Industry category for the SIRE program
2009 OCIMF programmes Compliance
Manager role created
Terminal review programme launched
2010 Ofshore Marine Committee formed
Launch of Ofshore Vessel Inspection
Database (OVID)
2011 Maritime Security Technical Adviser
position created
OCIMF publications exceed 80
OCIMF membership reaches 83 and the
Secretariat comprises 18 people
OCIMF milestones
1970 OCIMF was formed on 8th April by
18 oil companies at a meeting held
in London
1971 OCIMF was granted consultative status
at the IMO
1975 1st OCIMF guideline published Ship to
Ship Transfer Guide
1977 OCIMF was incorporated in Bermuda,
and a branch ofce was established
in London
1978 1st Edition of ISGOTT published
1992 1st Edition of MEG published
1993 SIRE launched
A voice for safety
Objectives
Standards
To identify safety and environmental issues
facing oil tanker, barge, terminal and ofshore
marine operations, and develop and publish
recommended standards that will serve as
technical benchmarks.
Regulatory
To contribute to the development of
international conventions and regulations that
enhance the safe construction and operation
of oil tankers, barges, ofshore support vessels
and terminals, working with the IMO and other
regulatory bodies, both regional and national.
Consultation
To promote the ratifcation and implementation
of international conventions and regulations.
Enforcement
To encourage Flag States, port states and
classifcation societies in their enforcement of
international conventions and regulations.
Promulgation
To facilitate access by charterers and authorities
to data on tankers, barges and ofshore
support vessels relating to safety and pollution
prevention, through the Ship Inspection
Report (SIRE) programme and the Ofshore
Vessel Inspection Database (OVID).
Promotion
To actively promote OCIMFs role in the
development of safety and environmental
guidelines and recommendations, harnessing
the skills and experience of OCIMF members and
holding industry events addressing the issues.
History
OCIMF was formed in April 1970 in response
to the growing public concern about marine
pollution, particularly by oil, after the Torrey
Canyon incident in 1967.
In the early 1970s, a variety of anti-pollution
initiatives were starting to emerge nationally,
regionally and internationally, but with little
coordination. Through OCIMF, the oil industry
was able to play a stronger, coordinating
role in response to these initiatives, making
its professional expertise widely available
through cooperation with governments and
intergovernmental bodies.
OCIMF was granted consultative status at
the IMO in 1971 and continues to present
oil industry views at IMO meetings. Since
then, its role has broadened to take account
the changing maritime activities of its
membership. Its remit now covers tankers,
barges, ofshore support vessels and terminals
and its advice extends to issues like shipping
in ice and large-scale piracy, which rarely
troubled the oil industry when OCIMF was frst
created in the 1970s.
OCIMF today
Today, OCIMF is widely recognised as the voice
of the oil industry providing expertise in the
safe and environmentally responsible transport
and handling of hydrocarbons in ships and
terminals and setting standards for continuous
improvement. Membership is extensive and
includes every oil major in the world along
with the majority of National Oil Companies.
OCIMF has much to be proud of. Not only
has it contributed to a substantial quantity
of regulation at the IMO aimed at improving
the safety of tankers and protecting the
environment, but it has introduced important
new guidance on pressing current issues such
as piracy and Arctic shipping. With the process
of introducing new Internationally-accepted
regulation necessarily slow as it crosses many
individual countries and jurisdictions, OCIMF
is in the unique position of being able to
leverage the expertise of its membership to
press ahead with much needed guidance on
important industry issues. This provides the
means to improve practices in the membership
and in the wider industry, and serves as a
valuable reference for developing regulation.
In addition to its extensive publications library,
OCIMF has a rich portfolio of tools including its
Ship Inspection Report (SIRE) programme and
Tanker Management and Self Assessment tool
(TMSA), both of which have gained worldwide
recognition and acceptance. It continues to
develop new tools, with OVID the latest to be
launched in January 2010, and a newTerminals
inspection tool in development.
What is OCIMF?
The Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) is
a voluntary association of oil companies with an interest in
the shipment and terminalling of crude oil, oil products,
petrochemicals and gas.