Prevention of Marine Spills (SOPEP) (Maritime)

Who is this course for?

This Prevention of Marine Spills (SOPEP) Training course is aimed at vessel masters, engineers and other shipboard personnel handling oil or chemicals.

Is previous experience required?

You do not need prior knowledge or experience to complete this course, and it is assumed that you are competent in your designated role.

How will this course benefit me?

This course aims to make you aware of the actions to take when reporting an oil pollution incident as required by MARPOL and how to reduce or control the discharge of oil or chemicals following a spill.

How will this course benefit my company?

Raising awareness of spill sources, response actions, mitigation measures and reporting requirements supports safer working practices and helps to reduce the risk of incidents.

What standards are referred to in this course?

International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL)
International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW)
International Safety Management (ISM) Code
Oil Pollution Action (OPA) (US)

Is there an assessment?

Once you have completed the course, you will be asked a series of questions to check your knowledge and understanding. These are based on the learning objectives for the course and have a pass mark of 70%.