Course overview
Ship Vetting & Inspection (SIRE) Masterclass is a senior-level masterclass on strategy and performance in Ship Vetting & Inspection (SIRE). It covers the principles, the requirements of IMO conventions (SOLAS, MARPOL), ISM/ISPS codes and OCIMF guidance, and the practical methods used on site, with case studies from operations in the Gulf, Africa and worldwide. Available online, in the classroom in 60 cities, or in-house.
What participants will be able to do
- Explain the principles, terminology and scope of Ship Vetting & Inspection (SIRE)
- Apply the relevant requirements of IMO conventions (SOLAS, MARPOL), ISM/ISPS codes and OCIMF guidance
- Use practical tools, checklists and calculations with confidence
- Recognise common problems, risks and root causes and choose the right corrective action
- Build a business case and roadmap their leadership team can act on
Who should attend
Designed for port, terminal, shipping and marine operations professionals in senior and leadership roles.
Course outline (5 days)
- Day 1: Strategic view of Ship Vetting & Inspection (SIRE)Trends, regulation and what leading companies do differently
- Day 2: Benchmarking and performanceKPIs, maturity models and gap analysis
- Day 3: Lessons from major incidents and projectsDecision points that changed outcomes
- Day 4: Leading the changeBuilding the business case, budget and team capability
- Day 5: Masterclass forumExpert panel, peer exchange and personal roadmap
What the 10-day edition adds
- Day 6: Applied project, part 1Apply the week-one methods to a case from your organisation
- Day 7: Data and digital toolsSoftware, spreadsheets and digital tools used in practice
- Day 8: Lessons from incidents and auditsWhat investigations and audit findings teach
- Day 9: Applied project, part 2Complete, test and refine your solution
- Day 10: Presentations and final assessmentPresent to the group and complete the final assessment
Training method and certificate
Interactive sessions, practical exercises, case studies and pre- and post-course assessments. Participants receive a Qimma Global Training certificate of completion stating the training hours (30 hours for 5 days, 60 hours for 10 days). Delivered in English or Arabic.
Dates 2027–2030
None of these dates work? We run this course for your team on the date and in the place you choose.
| Dates | City | Duration | Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11–15 Jan 2027 | Kuala Lumpur Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 1–12 Mar 2027 | Nairobi Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 18–22 Apr 2027 | Al Khobar Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 16–27 Aug 2027 | Baku Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 23–27 Aug 2027 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 10–14 Jan 2028 | Dubai Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 20 Feb – 2 Mar 2028 | Kuwait City Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 2–6 Apr 2028 | Erbil Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 9–20 Oct 2028 | Accra Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 27 Nov – 1 Dec 2028 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 30 Apr – 4 May 2029 | Tbilisi Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 7–18 May 2029 | Luanda Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 14–18 May 2029 | Singapore Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 4–15 Jun 2029 | Munich Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 9–13 Jul 2029 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |
| 3–7 Feb 2030 | Muscat Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 25 Mar – 5 Apr 2030 | Casablanca Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 22–26 Apr 2030 | Tunis Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 4–15 Nov 2030 | Singapore Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 25–29 Nov 2030 | Online (live) Online (live) | 5 days | $3,000 | Register |