The approval period for a shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan expires after
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Option A: five years **Correct answer : five years**
The Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (SOPEP) is a mandatory requirement under MARPOL Annex I, Regulation 37. It must be reviewed and updated regularly, with approval typically valid for a five-year cycle to align with the ship's safety management system and periodic surveys.
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The Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (SOPEP) is a mandatory requirement under MARPOL Annex I, Regulation 37. It must be reviewed and updated regularly, with approval typically valid for a five-year cycle to align with the ship's safety management system and periodic surveys.
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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