SOLAS

Question 1

What is contained in the SOLAS Training Manual?

Answer 1

SOLAS Training Manual

• Details, instructions, procedures and repair details for LSA, FFA, and PPE carried on board
• Details on escape systems and appliances
• Information regarding survival at sea and hazards of exposure including hypothermia
• Instructions on the launch and recovery of survival craft, ie lifeboats, rescue craft, liferafts, MES, etc

Question 2

What are the Chapters of the SOLAS Convention?

Answer 2

I – General Provisions
II-1 – Construction – Structure, subdivision and stability, machinery and electrical installations
II-2 – Construction – Fire protection, fire detection and fire extinction
III – Life-saving appliances and arrangements
IV – Radiocommunications
V – Safety of navigation
VI – Carriage of cargoes
VII – Carriage of dangerous goods
VIII – Nuclear ships
IX – Management for the safe operation of ships
X – Safety measures for high speed craft
XI-1 – Special measures to enhance maritime safety
XI-2 – Special measures to enhance maritime security
XII – Additional safety measures for bulk carriers

Question 3

What is contained in SOLAS Chapter V?

Answer 3

SOLAS Chapter V – Safety of Navigation

• Minimum navigational equipment required onboard vessels
• Navigational safety services to be provided by contracting governments
• Maintenance of meteorological services for ships
• The ice patrol service
• Routeing of ships
• Search and rescue services

Question 4

What are the SOLAS regulations regarding water tight doors?

Answer 4

1. Power-operated from the control point in the wheelhouse, capable of being closed in not more than 60 seconds.
2. They should have a uniform closing speed. The time from when the door begins to close should not be less than 20 seconds, or more than 40 seconds.
3. When closing by hand, the time necessary for complete closure of the door shall not exceed 90 seconds.