No. 0358 SOPEP, Your role

Q: Which of the following demonstrates a positive type of behaviour?
A: Responsive.

Q: Why is it important to have pollution drills?
A: They ensure that planned procedures will work.

Q: How does a crewmember know what their role is in the emergency pollution plan?
A: They will be briefed for it and it may also be shown on the muster list.

Q: Why should pollution from oil spills be avoided as much as possible?
A: Damage to the environment, damage to people

Q: When does an oil spill become oil pollution?
A: When spilled oil enters the water.

Q: ‘A chemical carrier will always have an individual SOPEP for oil and an SMPEP for chemicals.’
A: True.

Q: Why is it important to exercise an oil spill emergency pollution plan?
A: It is the only way to see that it works properly.

Q: Why should a vessel have an emergency pollution plan?
A: To make sure the correct actions are taken when oil is spilled.

Q: If crew show NEGATIVE behaviour during an oil spill response, what is the worst effect on a vessel?
A: The spill might become pollution.

Q: What is meant by an emergency pollution plan?
A: A plan to prevent or minimise pollution.

Q: Which option correctly completes the following statement? ‘If the crew show positive behaviour during an oil spill…’
A: ‘…they will work strongly as a team.’

Q: During an oil spill response, what should the crew always have to stay safe?
A: Good situational awareness.

Q: Select the answer that BEST completes the following statement: ‘Positive behaviour means…’
A: ‘…having the correct attitude.’

Q: Can crew using social media ever affect the vessel or its managing company?
A: Yes, if their posts are damaging and seen by others. ‘…they will be more at risk of an accident.’

Q: What could be in an oil spill emergency pollution drill?
A: Any foreseeable event that might cause pollution.

Q: What part of a vessel’s emergency pollution plan involves the crew?
A: The steps taken to control discharge of oil following an incident.