Which vessel is required to have a shipboard oil pollution emergency plan?

Correct Answer: Option A — an oil tanker of 150 gross tons or above, or other ship of 400 gross tons or above

MARPOL Annex I, Regulation 37, mandates that oil tankers of 150 gross tons or above and other ships of 400 gross tons or above must carry a Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (SOPEP). This document provides essential procedures for responding to oil spill incidents to minimize environmental impact.