What are the equipment required by Sopep?

SOPEP contains the general information about the ship and the owner of the ship etc. Steps and procedure to contain the discharge of oil into the sea using SOPEP equipment. It contains the inventory of the SOPEP material provided for pollution prevention such as oil absorbent pads, sawdust bags, booms etc.

What is a SOPEP Kit?

Marine (SOPEP) Oil Spill Response Kits – Regulation 37 of MARPOL Annex I requires that oil tankers of 150 gross tonnage and above carry an approved Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (SOPEP). These marine spill kits contain a variety of oil only absorbents and PPE for addressing shipboard emergency spills.

What will be the first action is to carry out when you found a marine oil spill?

Steps to Take in Case of an Oil Spill 1) If any body sees oil on deck immediately close the ship side scuppers and alarm the ship staff by shouting and contacting duty officer on bridge and engine room. 2) Stop all the transfer immediately and locate the effected tank and its sounding pipe and vent position.

What is SOPEP manual?

The Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan, or SOPEP, is a prevention plan carried on board tankers >150 GT and other vessels >400 GT. In this plan you get an overview of possible procedures in case of an oil spill. An action plan with instructions for the oil pollution prevention team.

Where is OPA 90 applicable?

All Vessels must have an approved VRP (Vessel Response Plan) or SOPEP (Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan) on board, and tank vessels must have an approved OPA 90 Vessel Response Plan on file with the COTP Zones of Port Arthur, Houston/Galveston and Corpus Christi listed as approved areas of operation.

What is SOPEP deals for?

SOPEP or Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan; is a pollution prevention plan as per chapter five regulation 37 of the MARPOL Annex 1. The purpose of such a plan is to guide and assist the ship’s personnel in dealing with unexpected events like accidental oil discharge.

What is human element in shipping?

The human element is a complex multi-dimensional issue that affects maritime safety, security and marine environmental protection involving the entire spectrum of human activities performed by ships’ crews, shore-based management, regulatory bodies and others.

What happens when oil leaks into the ground?

Oil can impact the underground plastic water pipes causing bad tastes and smells in drinking water in the neighbourhood. Kills garden plants and vegetation. Soaks into the brick or stonework of buildings. Pollutes rivers, streams and ground water surrounding the property.

What does MARPOL stand for?

The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) is the main international convention covering prevention of pollution of the marine environment by ships from operational or accidental causes. The MARPOL Convention was adopted on 2 November 1973 at IMO.

What is CLC in shipping?

The Civil Liability Convention was adopted to ensure that adequate compensation is available to persons who suffer oil pollution damage resulting from maritime casualties involving oil-carrying ships.

What regulation is SOPEP?

Regulation 37 of MARPOL Annex I requires that oil tankers of 150 gross tonnage and above and all ships of 400 gross tonnage and above carry an approved Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (SOPEP).