SOPEP Kits for MARPOL Compliance & Onboard Oil Spill Response

Large Spill Kits for Industrial & Land-Based Sites, or to handle frequent spillage

Ensure full compliance and maximum marine spill response readiness with our SOPEP (Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan) and Large Spill Kits. Specifically designed for ships, ports, refineries, and heavy industrial sites, these kits provide all the essential tools to effectively contain and clean up large-volume spills. Each kit includes high-capacity oil-only, chemical or universal absorbents, PPE, disposal bags, and containment barriers, tailored to meet IMO, MARPOL, and environmental regulations. Whether for onboard emergency plans or land-based storage, our spill kits deliver rapid, reliable protection against hazardous leaks and environmental damage.

• IMO & MARPOL Compliant: Designed to meet international maritime regulations for oil pollution emergency preparedness and response.
• High-Capacity Absorbents: Includes large volumes of premium grade absorbents to handle major spills efficiently on land or at sea.
• Complete Emergency Solution: Kits come fully stocked with PPE, containment booms, disposal bags, and other tools for rapid spill control.
• Ideal for Ships, Ports & Industry: Trusted for use in ship engine rooms, offshore vessels, terminals, refineries, and large industrial facilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SOPEP Kit?

SOPEP kits and large spill kits are essential safety tools designed for different environments, and knowing where to use each is crucial for effective spill response and regulatory compliance. SOPEP (Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan) kits are specifically mandated under MARPOL regulations for marine vessels such as oil tankers over 150 gross tonnage and cargo ships over 400 gross tonnage. These kits are strategically placed in critical areas onboard like engine rooms, pump rooms, bunkering stations, and main decks near scuppers to ensure rapid containment and cleanup of oil spills before they enter the ocean. SOPEP kits typically include oil absorbents, containment booms, PPE, and disposal bags, all packaged in a water-resistant container suited for maritime use. On the other hand, large spill kits are used in industrial, commercial, and land-based environments such as warehouses, fuel stations, logistics yards, manufacturing plants, and construction sites. These kits are ideal for handling oil, chemical, or general-purpose spills involving large volumes of liquid and are often stationed near fluid storage tanks, loading docks, vehicle maintenance areas, or anywhere there’s a risk of significant leakage. Large spill kits come in wheeled bins or drums and include a wider variety of absorbents, spill socks & pillows, hazmat gloves, and disposal tools. Businesses that handle oils, fuels, or hazardous chemicals are legally and ethically obligated to ensure spill preparedness, and having the correct type of spill kit at the right location not only minimizes environmental damage but also protects workers, reduces cleanup costs, and demonstrates compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations. Whether onboard a ship or onshore at an industrial site, proper deployment of SOPEP kits and large spill kits is a proactive measure that reinforces a company’s commitment to operational safety and environmental responsibility.