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Notes from the field
Brief, practical reading on marine inspection, warranty survey and offshore assurance for Nigeria's operators and their IOC partners.
Remote Inspection Techniques Are Reshaping the Hull Survey, Not Replacing the Surveyor
Drones, crawlers and remotely operated vehicles are now an accepted part of the class surveyor's toolkit. The value they add depends less on the hardware than on the judgment applied around it.
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SIRE 2.0 and the Shift Toward the Human Element in Tanker Vetting
OCIMF's SIRE 2.0 regime has made tanker inspections digital and risk-based, with a deliberate focus on crew competence and behaviour alongside hardware. That change rewards operators who treat safety as a daily practice, not a document.
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What IMO Carbon Intensity Rules Mean for Vessel Condition and Operations
The IMO's EEXI and CII measures have tied energy efficiency to a vessel's operating profile. For owners and charterers, hull and machinery condition are now part of a compliance conversation, not only a maintenance one.
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Understanding NIMASA's Role in Cabotage and Flag State Compliance
For vessels working Nigerian coastal and inland waters, NIMASA sits at the centre of registration, cabotage and flag state control. Understanding those requirements early prevents detention, delay and avoidable cost.
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Reading OTC 2026 from West Africa: What Houston Signals for Nigerian Deepwater Assurance
The Offshore Technology Conference in Houston sets the annual tone for deepwater, subsea and digital offshore work. For operators on Nigeria's deepwater fields, the recurring themes point directly at where marine assurance is heading.
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