International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), 1974
SOLAS established international Safety standards in consequence to the Titanic disaster. The first released was in 1914.
SOLAS is an abbreviation, and SOLAS stands for “Safety Of Life At Sea”. It is an international maritime treaty, also known as the SOLAS Convention or International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), which establishes the least safety measures in the construction, equipment and operation of merchant ships.
14 Main Chapters Of SOLAS
The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), 1974 describes the requirement for all merchant ships of any flag state to comply with the minimum safety norms laid down in the chapters, which are as follows:
Chapter I – General Provisions: Surveys and certification of all the safety items etc., are included.
Chapter II-1 – Construction – Subdivision and stability, machinery and electrical installations: Deals with watertight integrity of the ship, especially for passenger vessels.
Chapter II-2 – Fire protection, fire detection and extinction: This chapter elaborates on the means and measures for fire protection in accommodation, cargo spaces and engine rooms for passenger, cargo and tanker ships.
Chapter III – Lifesaving appliances and arrangements: All the lifesaving appliances and their use in different situations are described.
Chapter IV – Radio communications: Includes requirements of GMDSS, SART, EPIRB etc., for cargo and passenger vessels.
Chapter V – Safety of navigation: This chapter deals with all the seagoing vessels of all sizes, from boats to VLCCs, and includes passage planning, navigation, distress signal etc.
Chapter VI – Carriage of Cargoes: This chapter defines the storage and securing of different cargo and containers but does not include oil and gas cargo.
Chapter VII – Carriage of dangerous goods: Defines the International Maritime Goods Code for storing and transporting hazardous goods.
Chapter VIII – Nuclear ships: The code of Safety for a nuclear-propelled ship is stated in this chapter.
Chapter IX – Management for the Safe Operation of Ships: The International Safety Management Code for ship owners and operators is described clearly.
Chapter X – Safety measures for high-speed craft: safety code for high-speed craft is explained.
Chapter XI-1 & 2– Special measures to enhance maritime Safety: Special and enhanced survey for safe operation, other operational requirements and ISPS code is briefed in this chapter.
Chapter XII – Additional safety measures for bulk carriers: Includes safety requirements for above 150 meters length bulk carriers.
Chapter XIII – Verification of Compliance
Chapter XIV -Safety Measures for Ships Operating in Polar Waters
Chapter I – General Provisions: Surveys and certification of all the safety items etc., are included.
Chapter II-1 – Construction – Subdivision and stability, machinery and electrical installations: Deals with watertight integrity of the ship, especially for passenger vessels.
Chapter II-2 – Fire protection, fire detection and extinction: This chapter elaborates on the means and measures for fire protection in accommodation, cargo spaces and engine rooms for passenger, cargo and tanker ships.
Chapter III – Lifesaving appliances and arrangements: All the lifesaving appliances and their use in different situations are described.
Chapter IV – Radio communications: Includes requirements of GMDSS, SART, EPIRB etc., for cargo and passenger vessels.
Chapter V – Safety of navigation: This chapter deals with all the seagoing vessels of all sizes, from boats to VLCCs, and includes passage planning, navigation, distress signal etc.
Chapter VI – Carriage of Cargoes: This chapter defines the storage and securing of different cargo and containers but does not include oil and gas cargo.
Chapter VII – Carriage of dangerous goods: Defines the International Maritime Goods Code for storing and transporting hazardous goods.
Chapter VIII – Nuclear ships: The code of Safety for a nuclear-propelled ship is stated in this chapter.
Chapter IX – Management for the Safe Operation of Ships: The International Safety Management Code for ship owners and operators is described clearly.
Chapter X – Safety measures for high-speed craft: safety code for high-speed craft is explained.
Chapter XI-1 & 2– Special measures to enhance maritime Safety: Special and enhanced survey for safe operation, other operational requirements and ISPS code is briefed in this chapter.
Chapter XII – Additional safety measures for bulk carriers: Includes safety requirements for above 150 meters length bulk carriers.
Chapter XIII – Verification of Compliance
Chapter XIV -Safety Measures for Ships Operating in Polar Waters
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