An Oil Spill Kit, also referred to as SOPEP materials (Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan), is a prepared set of equipment and absorbent materials used to respond to accidental oil spills onboard ships or in marine, port, and industrial environments.

These materials are required by international and national regulations, such as MARPOL Annex I and enforced locally by agencies like the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG).

Key Components Typically Found in an Oil Spill Kit:

1. Absorbent Pads – Soak up oil on surfaces and water (oil-only, water-repellent)

2. Absorbent Booms – Floating barriers to contain oil spread in water

3. Absorbent Pillows – High-capacity absorbents for leaks under machinery or tanks

4. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – Gloves, goggles, coveralls

5. Disposal Bags – For collecting and disposing of used absorbents

6. Wheelbin or Container – Storage and transport of the entire kit