Question 2577 Deck General

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Which of the following is required to have a Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan?

A any barge or ship constructed or operated in such a manner that no oil in any form can be carried aboard
B an oil tanker of 400 gross tons and above, or other ships of 150 gross tons and above
C an oil tanker of 150 gross tons and above, or other ship of 400 gross tons and above
D all vessels, regardless of size and commercial application
AI Explanation

The correct answer is C) an oil tanker of 150 gross tons and above, or other ship of 400 gross tons and above. This is correct based on the regulatory requirements outlined in the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL). Under Annex I of MARPOL, oil tankers of 150 gross tons and above, as well as other ships of 400 gross tons and above, are required to have a Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (SOPEP) onboard. The other options are incorrect as they either set the threshold too low (option D) or too high (options A and B) compared to the actual MARPOL requirements.

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