According to MARPOL 73/78 and OPA of 1990, section 4202.
100% polypropylene, not treated with chemicals.
Effective for emergencies on board ship, on the quay or on the work floor.
Can easily be used at several locations because of its compact format and light weight.
Contains 1,100 litres absorption capacity and simple personal protective equipment.
Contents:
200 oil mats, thin: 50 x 40 cm : 54.08.210
50 chemical mats: 50 x 40 cm : 54.09.210
6 thin socks: 120 x 8 cm : 54.08.412
4 thick socks: 300 x 15 cm : 54.08.630
1 oil sweep : 48 x 30 cm : 54.08.901
1 chest with lid, watertight and lockable: 114 x 82 x 70 cm
2 zipper kits: 54.08.110
1 pair heavy duty protection gloves
1 safety glass
1 disposal bag
1 anti-static handpump
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
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