PREAMBLE of SOPEP
- Use, purpose, and relation to shore-based plan.
- Reporting requirements –when (position/time) – info required – sample of reports forms provided – who (coastal state/port auth. / Vessels owners, reps., charterers, agents, etc.)
- Steps to control discharge Operational spill – pipe leak, hull leak & Tank o/flow Spill due to casualty – grounding, collision, fire/explosion, hull failure, excess list and trim (checklist to be provided for each, at least 1 drill every month. Info for damage stab. + damage longitudinal stress assessment to be provided.) National + local coordination – assist the master in initiating action by the coastal state, local govt., interested parties, if no action to help master to organize response. Addition information. Information not required by MARPOL but maybe by some coastal state to be kept updated by owners to contain planned review procedures, training and drill, record keeping, and public affairs policy of company.
SOPEP Appendices
- Coastal state contacts ( TO BE CHANGE QUARTERLY)
- Port contacts
- Ship interest contacts
- Ships plans and drawings – expansion, cargo, bunker tank plans, cargo/bunker sounding plans, pumping arrangement plans.
List of SOPEP Equipment
- OS dispersant
- Sawdust
- Rags
- Absorbent pads
- Oil kit bags
- Scoops
- Shovel
- Brooms & brushes
- Buckets
- Drums
- Rubber suits/boots / gloves
- Wilden pump with hoses
