On 15 October 2026, MT Bluewave Pioneer completed her SIRE vetting inspection with a very positive result. The inspection took place about two months after the vessel was delivered to Bluewave Tankers (BWT) on 18 August 2026, and marks an important milestone for the company.

Inspection result

SIRE is the tanker inspection programme developed by OCIMF and used by oil majors to assess vessels before approving them to carry their cargo. For a vessel that had only just entered service, a result of four minor observations shows that her operating, maintenance and safety management foundations were put in place with care from the start.

Immediately after the inspection, BWT worked with the vessel’s crew to rectify all observations. The company treats each observation as an opportunity to refine procedures, not simply an item to be closed out.

SIRE report now available on OCIMF

The vessel’s SIRE report is now available on the OCIMF system for oil majors and charterers to review.

Accepted by oil majors

Bluewave Pioneer has also been accepted to carry cargo for major oil companies including Shell, Pertamina,... Acceptance by these companies is a key requirement for the vessel to expand her trading opportunities and meet the needs of charterers on regional routes across Asia.

BWT will continue to keep the vessel in readiness for future vetting inspections and to develop its operating procedures in line with applicable OCIMF requirements. The company is also actively evaluating additional vessels in line with market demand and disciplined investment criteria.