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What is Slop Treatment?

Slop Treatment The onboard process of managing and separating oil residues, tank washings, and mixtures for discharge or retention in slop tanks in compliance with MARPOL.

Source: IMO SMCP, STCW Convention, SOLAS, COLREG

How is “Slop Treatment” Used in Practice?

Chief officer to engine room: Begin slop treatment as per MARPOL regulations and record all discharges in the oil record book.

Certification Exam Relevance

STCWMarlins TestISF WatchkeeperGMDSS

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Deck Officers
  • Engine Officers
  • Masters

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What is Slop Treatment?

The onboard process of managing and separating oil residues, tank washings, and mixtures for discharge or retention in slop tanks in compliance with MARPOL.

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