SIRE Operator - Upgrading to HVPQ6 from HVPQ5

The HVPQ 6 template is now available to use in SIRE. In order to upgrade open the vessel record page from the "Vessels" menu and click on "edit": 

At the next screen you will see the HVPQ6 upgrade button: 

Directly above this button you will see a note that outlines some important information that you should read before upgrading: 

"Please ensure that you are ready to complete your HVPQ6 before performing the upgrade.

• During the transition period to HVPQ6, ending 09 January 2023, vessel operators can upgrade published HVPQ5 documents to the new HVPQ6 format.
• Vessel Operators will not be able to update the published HVPQ5 documents once they have been upgraded to the HVPQ6 format.
• All published HVPQ5 documents will continue to be available to OCIMF Programme Participants until the HVPQ6 is published."

The most important factors to consider before upgrading are: 

• Once a document is upgraded to HVPQ6 you cannot then edit the previous HVPQ 5 document as this will no longer be available.