Oil Spill Response (IMO Level 1)

Code oil-spill-response

Oil Spill Response training — required of crew designated to operate the ship's SOPEP (Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan) under MARPOL Annex I Reg 37. Scope of SOPEP, response equipment onboard, reporting under Article 8 of MARPOL, interface with shore response (OSRO) and flag-state authorities.

Prerequisites: —
Duration: 16 hours
Validity: —
Refresher: —
Typical cost: ~$280 USD

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Oil Spill Response (IMO Level 1): FAQ

What is the Oil Spill Response (IMO Level 1) (OIL-SPILL-RESPONSE) certification?: Oil Spill Response training — required of crew designated to operate the ship's SOPEP (Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan) under MARPOL Annex I Reg 37. Scope of SOPEP, response equipment onboard, reporting under Article 8 of MARPOL, interface with shore response (OSRO) and flag-state authorities. Category: Environment.
Who needs OIL-SPILL-RESPONSE?: OIL-SPILL-RESPONSE applies to seafarers in roles defined under STCW. No formal prerequisites are listed in our directory. Without OIL-SPILL-RESPONSE, operators may decline to roster you for the relevant duties.
How long does OIL-SPILL-RESPONSE take?: Typical course duration is 16 hours (2 working days at 8h/day). This is face-to-face or blended-learning time at an approved training centre; revalidation refresher courses are usually shorter. Plan against your sea leave window before booking.
How much does OIL-SPILL-RESPONSE cost?: Typical cost is around US$280 at an approved provider. Cost varies widely by country and training centre quality; many shipping companies cover the course fee as part of the contract. Check with your manning agent or fleet department before paying out of pocket.
Where can I get OIL-SPILL-RESPONSE?: OIL-SPILL-RESPONSE is delivered by approved training centres in most major maritime training countries. Use our /training-centres directory and the certifications-by-country filters to find an approved provider near you. The flag administration of your seaman's book may also publish a list of accepted providers.

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Oil Spill Response (IMO Level 1): FAQ

What is the Oil Spill Response (IMO Level 1) (OIL-SPILL-RESPONSE) certification?

Who needs OIL-SPILL-RESPONSE?

OIL-SPILL-RESPONSE applies to seafarers in roles defined under STCW. No formal prerequisites are listed in our directory. Without OIL-SPILL-RESPONSE, operators may decline to roster you for the relevant duties.

How long does OIL-SPILL-RESPONSE take?

Typical course duration is 16 hours (2 working days at 8h/day). This is face-to-face or blended-learning time at an approved training centre; revalidation refresher courses are usually shorter. Plan against your sea leave window before booking.

How much does OIL-SPILL-RESPONSE cost?

Typical cost is around US$280 at an approved provider. Cost varies widely by country and training centre quality; many shipping companies cover the course fee as part of the contract. Check with your manning agent or fleet department before paying out of pocket.

Where can I get OIL-SPILL-RESPONSE?

OIL-SPILL-RESPONSE is delivered by approved training centres in most major maritime training countries. Use our /training-centres directory and the certifications-by-country filters to find an approved provider near you. The flag administration of your seaman's book may also publish a list of accepted providers.