Question 10 of 30
What is the requirement for ships to have SOPEP onboard ships?
A
SOPEP Should be carried on board tankers of 150 GT or more and on other ships of 400 GT or more
B
SOPEP should be carried onboard tankers of 150 GT or more and on all other ships irrespective of size
C
SOPEP should be carried only onboard tankers of 400 GT or more
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option A: SOPEP Should be carried on board tankers of 150 GT or more and on other ships of 400 GT or more.
Under MARPOL Annex I, Regulation 37, every oil tanker of 150 GT or more and every ship of 400 GT or more is required to carry an approved Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (SOPEP) to facilitate effective response to oil spills.