Question 2544Deck General70% to pass
Which vessel is required to have a shipboard oil pollution emergency plan?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) an oil tanker of 150 gross tons or above, or other ship of 400 gross tons or above.
This is the correct answer because under the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL), vessels meeting these size requirements are required to have a Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (SOPEP) onboard. The SOPEP outlines procedures to be followed in the event of an oil spill incident, in order to minimize the damage and impact.
The other options are incorrect because option B has the size thresholds reversed, option C refers to vessels that cannot carry oil, and option D would be too broad a requirement for all vessels regardless of size or application.
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