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Oil Companies International Marine Forum What is OVID? OVID, the Offshore Vessel Inspection Database, was launched in January 2010 as a voluntary system of marine inspection for those vessels (such as OSVs, AHTs, diving and cable-laying vessels) involved in the support of offshore exploration and production. OVID has been developed at the request of OCIMF members following concerns about the number of safety incidents in the offshore sector. It builds on OCIMF’s experience with the highly successful SIRE programme which is now recognized world- wide as a benchmark for the assurance of tanker and barge safety. OVID aims to provide an objective and robust, web-based inspection tool to help with the safety assurance and due diligence of offshore support vessels. While its current focus is on safety management, its long term aspiration is to extend its remit to address some of the wider aspects of offshore vessel operations becoming, in the process, the internationally accepted assessment tool for the selection and assurance of offshore vessels. OVID provides a database of inspection reports underpinned by a professionally trained team of accredited inspectors. Its key documents comprise the OVIQ (Offshore Vessel Inspection Questionnaire), the OVPQ (Offshore Vessel Particulars Questionnaire) and the web-based portal. Through its Offshore Vessel Management Self Assessment (OVMSA) protocol, it provides the operating company with a self assessment tool for safety management and a framework for the promotion of continuous improvement. OVID is being developed in phases; phase I was completed by the end of 2009 with the programme going live on 6th January 2010. A second phase focused on updating the suite of OVID software commenced in 2010. A future phase is expected to move OVID to a live internet user-interface. How does it work? The OVID database comprises inspection reports and vessel particulars, all available at a nominal cost to OVID participating members. These provide a consistent, robust and up-to-date repository of vessel details which greatly simplify the business of vessel assurance for vessel operators, commissioners and government bodies. The database is built up over time as Vessel Particulars are completed and inspections commissioned. Typically, an OCIMF member registered with OVID will commission an offshore vessel inspection. An OVID accredited inspector then accesses the vessel particulars from the OVID database along with the appropriate Offshore Vessel Inspection Questionnaire (OVIQ). Guided by the OVIQ, the inspection will cover the vessel’s management systems as well as how the vessel operates. The subsequent inspection report is forwarded to the commissioning company and, once quality checked, is sent to, but not published on OVID, and forwarded to the vessel operator for comment. As soon as the ship operator has responded to the observations in the report, or within 14 days (whichever is earliest), the report goes live on the OVID database and is available for purchase by approved recipients. Offshore Vessel Inspection Database (OVID) A voice for safety
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Oil Companies International Marine Forum
What is OVID?OVID, the Offshore Vessel Inspection Database, was launched in January 2010 as a voluntary system of marine inspection for those vessels (such as OSVs, AHTs, diving and cable-laying vessels) involved in the support of offshore exploration and production. OVID has been developed at the request of OCIMF members following concerns about the number of safety incidents in the offshore sector. It builds on OCIMF’s experience with the highly successful SIRE programme which is now recognized world-wide as a benchmark for the assurance of tanker and barge safety.
OVID aims to provide an objective and robust, web-based inspection tool to help with the safety assurance and due diligence of offshore support vessels. While its current focus is on safety management, its long term aspiration is to extend its remit to address some of the wider aspects of offshore vessel operations becoming, in the process, the internationally accepted assessment tool for the selection and assurance of offshore vessels.
OVID provides a database of inspection reports underpinned by a professionally trained team of accredited inspectors. Its key documents comprise the OVIQ (Offshore Vessel Inspection Questionnaire), the OVPQ (Offshore Vessel Particulars Questionnaire) and the web-based portal. Through its Offshore Vessel Management Self Assessment (OVMSA) protocol, it provides the operating company with a self assessment tool for safety management and a framework for the promotion of continuous improvement.
OVID is being developed in phases; phase I was completed by the end of 2009 with the programme going live on 6th January 2010. A second phase focused on updating the suite of OVID software commenced in 2010. A future phase is expected to move OVID to a live internet user-interface.
How does it work?The OVID database comprises inspection reports and vessel particulars, all available at a nominal cost to OVID participating members. These provide a consistent, robust and up-to-date repository of vessel details which greatly simplify the business
of vessel assurance for vessel operators, commissioners and government bodies. The database is built up over time as Vessel Particulars are completed and inspections commissioned.
Typically, an OCIMF member registered with OVID will commission an offshore vessel inspection. An OVID accredited inspector then accesses the vessel particulars from the OVID database along with the appropriate Offshore Vessel Inspection Questionnaire (OVIQ). Guided by the OVIQ, the inspection will cover the vessel’s management systems as well as how the vessel operates.
The subsequent inspection report is forwarded to the commissioning company and, once quality checked, is sent to, but not published on OVID, and forwarded to the vessel operator for comment. As soon as the ship operator has responded to the observations in the report, or within 14 days (whichever is earliest), the report goes live on the OVID database and is available for purchase by approved recipients.
Offshore Vessel Inspection Database (OVID)
A voice for safety
Proactive owners of offshore vessels will quickly see the benefit of keeping an active inspection on the database as it will streamline the pre chartering process and, for competent vessel operators, reinforce their positive image with clients.
Examples of vessels coveredPlatform Supply Vessels (PSV) Anchor Handling Tugs (AHT) Anchor Handling Tug Supply (AHTS) Pipelayers Crew Boats Diving vessels Remote Operated Vehicle (ROV) Support Cable-laying vessels Jack-up rigs
OVID databaseThe OVID database carries many of the features of the SIRE database. It is developed and managed in London and is available around the world 24/7 to all OVID-registered OCIMF members.
Inspector training, accreditation and auditingAll potential OVID inspectors must have both relevant academic qualifications and practical marine experience in the offshore industry. In addition, they must they must attend a two day familiarisation course before becoming accredited for OVID inspections. Currently, OVID has some 350 accredited inspectors. SIRE inspectors may
become OVID inspectors provided they are suitably qualified and have sufficient offshore experience.
ComplianceA set of governing documents defines the processes, standards and behaviours expected of all participating individuals and organisations – inspectors, report submitting companies, offshore vessel operators and report recipients. These documents cover a wide range of issues, from potential conflicts of interest, to the quality and integrity of reports. The OCIMF Compliance Manager ensures that participants in OVID adhere to the principles set out in the governing documents, manages the complaints process and follows up any reported concerns.
Looking aheadAs OVID is gradually established in the international offshore community, OCIMF members expect it to go through a process of refinement and continuous improvement. To that end, feedback is actively encouraged from all participating bodies and individuals. An OVID Newsletter is issued monthly to members.
For more information, visit www.ocimf-ovid.com or email [email protected]
The benefits of OVIDOVID is helping to build a long term picture of offshore vessel safety and environmental performance, assisting the industry-wide drive for safety and environmental performance improvements.
Experience with the SIRE programme (for tankers and barges) suggests that the existence of an extensive database of credible inspection reports available to OVID participating members will, over time, reduce the number of repeat inspections on the same vessel, thereby reducing the burden on the vessel’s crew.
Assurance checks as a part of the chartering process may be speeded up as assurance personnel of participating members have access instantly to credible information on the vessel and its safety performance.
A simple and consistent inspection process for inspectors and ship’s staff, together with a worldwide team of trained and accredited inspectors, will increase confidence in the inspection report content.
The provision of a document detailing the principal dimensions of, and equipment on, their vessel gives operators the ability to ‘showcase’ vessel capabilities and provides a tool for pre-screening vessels. The fact that this document is controlled by the vessel operator also allows for its rapid amendment to reflect upgrading activities.
Offshore Vessel Inspection Database (OVID)
Oil Companies International Marine Forum, 29 Queen Anne’s Gate, London SW1H 9BU, United KingdomT +44 (0) 20 7654 1200 F +44 (0) 20 7654 1205 [email protected] www.ocimf.com
All inspections requested in date range 163Inspections purchased in date range 29Inspections submitted in date range 173
Inspections published in the last 12 months 133Inspections published 12 to 24 months ago 3
Number of vessels added in the last 12 months 2120Count of all vessels 2212Count of all OVPQs 1421
Count of published OVPQs 872Count of all operators 286
Count of operators with OVPQs 195Count of operators with active OVPQ (published in last 12 months) 127
Key statistics for OVID 31 Dec 2009 – 31 Dec 2010
