SHIPBOARD OIL POLLUTION EMERGENCY PLAN

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CONTENTSCHAPTER 11.1.1.2.1.3.CHAPTER 22.1.GENERALIntroductionPreambleMARPOL 73/78 Annex I - Regulation 37REPORTING REQUIREMENTSGeneral2.1.1. Reporting Procedures Flowchart2.2.When to Report2.2.1. Actual Discharge2.2.2. Probable Discharge2.3.Whom to Contact2.3.1. When in Port2.3.2. When at Sea2.4.2.5.How to ContactInformation Required2.5.1. Reporting Procedure2.5.2. Formats for ReportingabcCHAPTER 33.1.3.2.3.2.1.3.2.2.3.2.3.3.2.4.3.3.Initial ReportAdditional ReportSupplementary ReportSTEPS TO CONTROL DISCHARGEGeneral PrecautionsOperational SpillsGeneralPipeline leakageOverflow during oil transfer operationsHull leakageSpill Resulting from Casualties and Emergencies3.3.1. General guidelines3.3.2. Priority actions3.3.3. Damage stability and stress considerations3.3.4. Specific action-grounding3.3.5. Specific action-collision3.3.6. Specific action-fire/explosion3.3.7. Specific action-hull failure/containment system failure3.3.8. Specific action-excessive list3.3.9. Specific action-wrecked3.3.10. Specific action-hazardous vapour release3.4.Mitigating activities2

CHAPTER 44.1.4.1.1.4.1.2.4.1.3.CHAPTER 55.1.NATIONAL AND LOCAL COORDINATIONInitiating clean-up responseSmall spillsLarge spillsRecord keeping and sampling proceduresADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTSOil Pollution Prevention Team5.1.1. Oil pollution prevention officer5.1.2. Team structure5.1.3. Responsibilities5.2.Oil pollution incidents5.2.1. General5.2.2. Investigation by authorities5.3.Reference books and manuals5.3.1. IMO Publications5.3.2. USCG PublicationsAPPENDIX 1A REPORTING FORMATSTable 1 Initial report formatTable 2 Additional report formatTable 3 Supplementary report formatAPPENDIX 1B CHECKLISTSSpill response checklist - operationalSpill response checklist - casualtySpill response checklist - emergencySpill response checklist notificationAPPENDIX 2 LIST OF OIL SPILL RESPONSE EQUIPMENT CARRIED ON BOARDAPPENDIX 3 RECORD OF OIL POLLUTION PREVENTION EXERCISESAPPENDIX 4 NATIONAL CONTACT POINTS FOR SAFETY AND POLLUTIONPREVENTIONAPPENDIX 5 COMPANY CONTACT DETAILSQUALIFIED INDIVIDUAL CONTACT DETAILSSHIP INTEREST CONTACTAPPENDIX 6 REPORT OF ANNUAL PLAN REVIEWAPPENDIX 7 LIST OF FAMILIARIZATIONAPPENDIX 8 REVISION RECORD LISTAPPENDIX 9 COPIES OF SHIP'S PLANS3

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CHAPTER 1GENERAL1.1. INTRODUCTION1.1.1. This Plan is written in accordance with the requirements of Regulation 26 ofAnnex 1 of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution fromShips, 1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978 relating thereto (MARPOL73/78)1.1.2. The purpose of the Plan is to provide guidance to the Master and officers onboard the ship with respect to the steps to be taken when a pollution incidenthas occurred or is likely to occur.1.1.3. The Plan contains all information and operational instructions required by theGuidelines. The appendices contain names, telephone, telex and fax numbersetc., of all contacts referred to in the Plan, as well as other reference material.1.1.4. This Plan has been approved by the Russian Maritime Register of Shippingand, except as provided below, no alteration or revision shall be made to anypart of it without the prior approval of the Administration.1.1.5. Changes to Chapter 5 and the appendices will not be required to be approvedby the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping. The appendices should bemaintained up to date by the Owners or by the Company1.2. PREAMBLE1.2.1. The Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan (SOPEP) is provided to assistshipboard personnel in determining the correct procedures to follow shouldthere be an incident or accident which results in an Actual or Probabledischarge of oil. The primary objective is to stop or minimize such dischargeand mitigate its effects. Effective planning ensures that the necessary actionsare taken in a logical, structured and timely manner.1.2.2. The Plan makes use of flowcharts and checklists which will assist the Master,in determining the actions and decisions required during an incident response.The Plan provides a visible and structured form of information which canreduce errors and oversights during an emergency situation.1.2.3. For any Plan to be effective, it must be understood by all personnel on boardand in the Company office. To this effect, regular training and exercises inmitigating procedures on board are required to be earned out, and the results,along with any deficiencies or problems experienced, reported to the Companyoffice.1.2.4. The Plan should be reviewed and updated at intervals not exceeding 12months. However, should an incident occur within that period, the Plan shouldbe reviewed and updated as soon as possible after that timeA report of reviews should be sent to the Company's Head Office.6

1.3. MARPOL 73/78 ANNEX 1 REGULATION 371.3.1. Every oil tanker of 150 tons gross tonnage and above and every ship otherthan an oil tanker of 400 tons gross tonnage and above shall carry on board aSOPEP approved by the Administration.1.3.2. Such a Plan shall be in accordance with guidelines developed by theOrganization and written in the working language of the Master and officers.The Plan shall consist at least of:abcdThe procedure to be followed by the Master or other persons havingcharge of the ship to report an incident involving harmful substances, asrequired in Article 8 and Protocol I of the present Convention, based onthe guidelines developed by the Organization;The list of authorities or persons to be contacted in the event of an oilpollution incident;A detailed description of the action to be taken immediately by personson board to reduce or control the discharge of oil following the incident;andThe procedures and point of contact on the ship for coordinatingshipboard action with national and local authorities in combating thepollution.7

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CHAPTER 2REPORTING REQUIREMENTS2.1. GENERALArticle 8 and Protocol I of MARPOL 73/78, require that the nearest coastal stateshould be notified of actual or probable discharges of oil into the sea. The intent ofthe requirement is to ensure that the appropriate authorities are informed withoutdelay of any incident giving rise to pollution, or the threat of pollution, of the marineenvironment, as well as any need for assistance or salvage, so that the appropriateaction may be taken in good time.The reporting procedure to be followed by the Master or officer in charge of the shipafter a oil pollution incident is based on Guideline developed by the Organization(IMO).If a ship is involved in a pollution incident, incident reports must be made to theappropriate coastal state authorities or administrations, as well as to contactsrepresenting interest in the ship.The procedures and formats of these reports to Coastal States or Administrations aregiven in the following sections.A flow chart indicating the reporting procedures in accordance with MARPOL 73/78requirements is given overleaf.1

2.1.1. Reporting procedure flow chartHas there been an accident or a hazardousoccurrence?YESNOHas there been anactual spill?YESNo report requiredNOIs there any probability of a oilspill?Report is requiredYESNOIs the vessel in port?YESSend initial report to theport authority by theagreed meansNOSend report to nearestcoastal state authorityby the quickest meansSend initial report to ship interestsSend additional report to the CompanyPrepare supplementary reports for all parties1

2.2. WHEN TO REPORTAs a general guide, the Master should make a report in cases of:··Damage, failure or breakdown which affects the safety of own or otherships in the vicinity. Examples of such situations are collision,grounding, fire, explosion, structural failure, flooding, cargo shifting; andFailure or breakdown of machinery or equipment which results in theimpairment of the safety of navigation. Some examples of suchincidents are failure or breakdown of steering gear, propulsion,electrical generating systems, and essential shipborne navigationalaids.2.2.1. Actual dischargeA report is required whenever there is:abcA discharge of oil (resulting from damage to the ship or it's equipment;orAn intentional discharge for the purpose of securing the safety of a shipor saving life at sea; orAn exeeding of rate of the oil fuel discharge as a result of the oil filteringequipment failure or breakdown.2.2.2. Probable dischargeA report is also required when there has not been an Actual discharge of oil, butwhen there is a Probability of a discharge.In judging whether there is such a probability, the following factors should be amongthose taken into consideration:·······Nature of damage sustained by the ship;Failure or breakdown of the ship or any machinery or equipment whichmay adversely affect the ship's normal operations or maneuverability;Location of the ship and proximity to land or other navigational dangers;Present and expected weather, sea state, tide and current;Type, nature, quantity and stowage of cargo on board;Traffic density;If any crew members have been incapacitated by injuries as a result ofthe incident, the ability, morale and number of remaining crew capableof handling. the situation2.3. WHOM TO CONTACT2.3.1. When in PortThe Master is to send the initial report to the local Port Authority where the incidenthas taken place. Additionally, a copy of the report is to be sent to the Company,Regulating Authority i.e. USCG, local Agent, local P & I Club Representative, FlagState Authorities and, when the vessel is in USA Waters, to Qualified Individual (Ql).An Additional report is to be sent to the CompanySupplementary reports are to be sent to the local Port Authority, local Agent, localP&l Club Representative, the Company, and any other responsible authority asinstructed by the CompanyIn anticipation of this contingency, on arrival at a port where oil Transfer operations1