Stödig Ship Management has agreed a deal to roll out Kaiko Systems’ SIRE 2.0 software across its fleet of 10 tankers to assist in managing compliance with the new regulations, with a focus on crew readiness and minimising human-related observations during inspections.
Headquartered in Bergen, Norway, with additional offices in Poland, Romania, and Bulgaria, Stödig Ship Management specialises in the operation of chemical tankers, CSOV/W2W, and general cargo/ro-ro vessels.
The agreement follows a successful trial on one of its vessels, leading to the decision to implement the application across the entire tanker fleet.
“Kaiko Systems has enabled our crews to face inspections with confidence, knowing they are fully prepared for the new SIRE 2.0 requirements. This readiness helps us stay ahead of potential challenges,” said Knut Havn, Head of Marine & QHSE at Stödig Ship Management.
“After seeing the results during the trial phase, it was clear that Kaiko Systems was the right partner to help us achieve this. The system has empowered our crews and alleviated concerns by exposing them to a comprehensive set of potential inspection questions, which makes a real difference during actual inspections.”
With the launch of the new SIRE 2.0 inspection regime last month, Stödig has prioritised crew training to minimise human-related observations during inspections. Return on investment from the Kaiko system will be measured as the fleet undergoes more inspections, benchmarked against industry peers.
