SOPEP REGULATIONS
Different SOPEP's in force must be observed, depending on the trading area of the vessel.
Subject to Port State control verification world-wide.
1. The MARPOL 73/78 Annex I ( Regulation 26*)
2. The PANAMA CANEL SOPEP requires thar vessel have shipboard SOPEP equipment ready for operational spills.
3. The CALIFORNIA VRP for non-tank vessels and tank vessels, specifying shipboard capacities capable of handling a 7 barrel ( 1100-litre) or 12 barrel (1900-litre) operational spill, respectively, e.g. under 400' LOA, the 7 barrel rule, over 400' LOA the 12 barrel rule.
4. The USCG approved VRP effective as of 8 August 2005 for non-tank vessels and tank vessels, applies the same rules as for the California VRP for vessels calling at US ports, e.g. on board capacities to be such as to handle a 7 barrel or 12 barrel operational spill respectively.
5. SOPEP = Shipboard Oil Spill Pollution Emergency Plan
6. VRP = Vessel Response Plan