CD # 4 SOPEP

I. The Low
1.1 Which of the following alternatives are
relevant international oil pollution and related
conventions ?
+ MARPOL and SOLAS
1.2 What is the major consequence of the U.S.
governments ( Federal and State ) not having
adopted the international Conventions on liability
and funds related to marine oil pollution ?
+ The vessels owner and operator are both exposed to unlimited liability
for removal costs and damages resulting from such spills.
II. Applicability
2.1 Which statement is true ?
+ New oil tankers of 150 gross tons and above and every new ship other
than an oil tanker of at least 400 gross tons shall carry on board an
approved SOPEP as of 4 April 1993. For vessels delivered prior to said
date this requirement applied from 4 April 1995.
2.2 Do the vessel’s oil pollution planning requirements under
OPA 90 and MARPOL, i.e. VRP and SOPEP respectively, apply to
the same type of vessels ?
+ No, SOPEP requirements are also applicable to dry cargo vessels of at
least 400 gross tons.
III. Reporting Procedure and Co-ordination
3.1 What is a Risk Profile ?
+ The Risk Profile is the total amount of risk factors related to your
vessel.
3.2 In case you are operating a dry cargo vessel, what are the
most important parties to be notified in case of an oil spill in
U.S. waters ?
+ U.S. Coast Guard National Response Center and the Cleaning-up
Contractors.
3.3 What agreement is to be entered into between a vessel and
a salvage company in an emergency ?
+ Lloyds Open Form ( LOF )
3.4 What is the most important risk factor to be observed
relative to contingency ?
+ Appropriate training of personnel in preparedness.
IV. Pollution Prevention and Spill Mitigation
4.1 What is the top priority if an incident occurs in U.S. water ?
+ Safety of ship and crew.
4.2 In relation to emergency in general, for which of the
following categories is it important that pre-defined tasks have
been established ?
+ Entire crew.
4.3 Is it necessary to carry out “ Oil Spill Drill “ ?
+ Yes, the should be carried out frequently.
V. Miscellaneous
5.1 Who is responsible for the information to be distributed
during the press conference after a casualty ?
+ The Company Managing Director.
5.2 What do we call situations that could have led to an accident
if they had developed further ( i.e. hazardous occurrences ) ?
+ Near misses.