SOPEP

What does SOPEP stand for?

• Safety Operation Plan for Emergency Pollution

• Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan

• Systematic Oil Pollution Emergency Procedure

• Shipboard Operation for Pollution Emergency

According to the text, what percentage of the world's oil requirement is moved by tankers?

• Approximately 75%

• Around 60%

• Less than 50%

• More than 90%

Which convention is mentioned in the text that deals with pollution prevention on ships?

• Oil Spill Prevention Convention

• Marine Pollution Prevention Convention

• International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution

• Global Pollution Control Convention

What is the name of the plan that deals with pollution due to noxious liquids on chemical tankers?

• Chemical Pollution Control Plan

• Marine Pollution Emergency Plan

• Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan

• Shipboard Marine Pollution Emergency Plan

Which act was brought by the US government in 1990 after the Exxon Valdez oil spill?

• Oil Pollution Control Act

• Marine Pollution Control Act

• Oil Pollution Prevention Act

• Environmental Pollution Prevention Act

What is required for all ships trading in the USA according to the Oil Pollution Control Act of 1990?

• Vessel Response Plan

• Oil Spill Prevention Plan

• Marine Pollution Emergency Plan

• Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan

What equipment is arranged in the manifold area for oil pollution prevention?

• Lifeboats

• Fire Extinguishers

• Navigation Charts

• Absorbent Pads

What is the first step to be taken in case of an oil spill according to the text?

• Evacuate the ship

• Contact the coast guard

• Raise a general alarm

• Notify the media

Who should handle the first contact with the media after an incident?

• The ship's captain

• The ship's cook

• An appointed spokesperson

• The chief engineer

What is emphasized as crucial in handling media inquiries after an incident?

• Speculating on the cause

• Issuing statements immediately

• Blaming others

• Not getting intimidated