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TOTS 1A-Emergencies, Drills and Fire Fighting

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  1. Question 1

    A few drops of oil spill into the water but no traces are visible anymore. Is it still necessary to report the incident?
    • It’s advisable to ignore the incident to prevent legal issues arising, especially if there are few witnesses.
    • The incident shall be reported regardless of the size of the incident.
    • Since no traces of oil are visible there is no need to report it.
    • Wait and watch to see what the reaction is, then decide accordingly.

  2. Question 2

    Can cargo be restarted immediately once a leaking or burst pipe has been repaired?
    • No, cargo cannot be started until a full incident investigation is completed.
    • No. It’s important to ensure that all the hazards from the released oil are eliminated.
    • Yes, cargo can be restarted since the problem has been rectified.
    • Yes. Working of cargo is based on the commercial pressures on the ship.

  3. Question 3

    Can the SMPEP and SOPEP be combined into one manual?
    • Yes. Since the requirements are similar, they can be combined into one plan.
    • No. The SMPEP is a dry cargo ship contingency plan while the SOPEP is for tankers.
    • No. The SMPEP is for a particular cargo while the SOPEP is a general plan.
    • No. They address different regulations so cannot be combined.

  4. Question 4

    Does the paint locker require a fixed fire fighting installation?
    • Yes, a fixed system is mandatory.
    • A portable installation is acceptable if within easy reach.
    • It is only important to be able to quickly access some type of extinguishing system.
    • The regulations require a portable extinguisher in the locker.

  5. Question 5

    How is the SMPEP different from a SOPEP?
    • Different Flag Administrations use different terminology for the same plan.
    • It is the same plan, only called by different names based on the individual company.
    • It is the contingency plan for ships carrying Noxious Liquid Substances.
    • SMPEP deals with Oil Pollution only.

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TOTS 1A-Emergencies, Drills and Fire Fighting is a CBT test with 54 questions and verified answers. Common topics include: fire control, spill, system, cargo, foam, deck, plan, drill.

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