NYK Holds Global Tanker Quality Meeting 2026
Chennai:
Port Wings News Network:
NYK Line (NYK) held Global Tanker Quality Meeting 2026 at its Tokyo headquarters on 29 May. Since 2015, NYK has continuously hosted this meeting with ship-management companies involved in liquid-bulk transportation — including oil tankers, liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers, and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) carriers.
The meeting is designed to enhance safe operations and quality management across NYK’s Energy Division fleet, while contributing to greater reliability throughout the industry. This year, 40 participants attended, including representatives from ship-management companies and other relevant parties within and outside the NYK Group.
With nearly two years having passed since the Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) introduced Ship Inspection Report Programme (SIRE) 2.0, this year’s discussions focused on improving operational quality. Topics included trends in key observations identified during inspections, as well as initiatives by each ship-management company to maintain quality standards for aging vessels.
Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) is an independent international organization established in 1970, primarily by oil companies. It aims to promote the improvement of safety and environmental protection in the maritime transportation of crude oil and petroleum products by compiling best practices related to operations and equipment, and promoting higher standards across the industry.
SIRE (Ship Inspection Report Programme) is a tanker inspection programme administered by the OCIMF to assess vessel safety. It transitioned to SIRE 2.0 in September 2024. Through a more digitalized and enhanced inspection process, SIRE 2.0 enables safety assessments that reflect not only vessel conditions but also crew behavior and operational systems.
Participants shared on-site challenges and examples of initiatives taken by their respective companies, and engaged in practical exchanges and active discussions from an operational perspective regarding approaches and directions for future improvements. These exchanges helped participants deepen their understanding of key considerations for SIRE 2.0 readiness and effective ship-management practices.
NYK will continue to promote information-sharing and constructive dialogue through the meeting and remains committed to further enhancing safety and quality standards across the Energy Division fleet. NYK will also continue collaborating with all related parties to advance effective initiatives that reflect on-site realities, thereby improving the reliability of energy transportation.
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