What is the requirement for ships to have SOPEP onboard ships?
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Option B: 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.
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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.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Advanced Training for Oil Tanker Cargo Operations (TASCO).
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