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CBT No 004 Sopep
CBT No 004 Sopep
What do we call situations that could have led to an accident if they had developed
further? Near misses
Which statement is true? Every oil tanker above 150 gross tons and every ship above 400
gross tons must carry a SOPEP manual.
Are OPA 90 and SOPEP applicable for the same type of vessels? No, OPA 90 is also
applicable to dry cargo vessels and all other vessels.
What does the abbreviation SOPEP mean? Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan
What is a Risk Profile? The Risk Profile is the total amount of risk factors related to your
vessel.
What are the two most important parties to be notified in case of an oil spill in US waters?
US Coast Guard National Response Center and the company representative in US.
What is the top priority if an incident occurs in US waters? Safety of the ship and crew
For which of the following categories is it important that predefined tasks have been
established? Entire crew
Is it necessary to carry out 'oil spill drills? Yes, they should be carried out frequently
Who must contact the news media first? The head of the Company Casualty Group is to
send out a press release if the incident is of public interest.
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