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CD0004. SOPEP

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The Seagull CBT bank is organised into modules covering safety, shipboard operations, maintenance and other topics. Original module names and codes are retained to help you find the topic you need.

“Seagull CBT — CD0004. SOPEP” contains 36 questions across 1 collection.

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Which one of the following is a way that you can minimise pollution after a bunker tank has overflowed?

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  • Transfer some oil from the over full tank to an empty one✓ Correct answer
  • Open the tank vent
  • Close the tank vent
  • Shut the tank filling valve
Which of the following best describes where the master can get up to date information on the contents of a bunker tank that has been found to be leaking through the hull?

One correct answer

  • The location of the information will normally be identified in the non mandatory part of the SOPEP/SMPEP✓ Correct answer
  • Find the duty engineer
  • Try to find the chief engineer
  • Ask the seaman who takes the morning soundings
Which one of the following describes a ‘mitigating activity’ that may be found in a SOPEP/SMPEP?

One correct answer

  • Use absorbent materials to remove oil from the water✓ Correct answer
  • Mix any spilled oil and water to form an emulsion
  • Increase the frequency of deck rounds during bunkering
  • Stop the bunker barge when the ship’s fuel tank is 90% full
Which one of the following best describes which ships need a carry a SOPEP onboard?

One correct answer

  • Oil tankers over 150 GT and all other ships over 400 GT✓ Correct answer
  • All oil tankers
  • Only ships over 400 GT
  • All oil tankers and all other ships over 400 GT
Which of the following best describes why SOPEP/SMPEPs often have a section on ‘public affairs’ in them?

One correct answer

  • To set out company policy on talking to the media during an emergency✓ Correct answer
  • To prevent crew from talking to the media
  • To set out company policy on talking to the public while on cargo watch
  • To give company policy on crew behaviour during shore leave

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