SOLAS Flashcards
What is SOLAS?
The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea
What does SOLAS do?
It ensures the safety of life at sea by establishing minimum safety standards in the construction, equipment, and operation of ships
What ships does SOLAS apply to?
- All passenger ships on international voyages
- All cargo ships over 300GT
- All ships over 500GT
How many chapters does SOLAS have?
14 Chapters
What is SOLAS Chapter I?
General Provisions
What is SOLAS Chapter II-1
Construction
What is SOLAS Chapter II-2
Fire protection, Fire detection, and Fire extinction
What is SOLAS Chapter III
Life-Saving Appliances and Arrangements
What is SOLAS Chapter IV
Radio Communications
What is SOLAS Chapter V
Safety of Navigation
What is SOLAS Chapter VI
Carriage of cargoes
What is SOLAS Chapter VII
Carriage of dangerous goods
What is SOLAS Chapter VIII
Nuclear ships
What is SOLAS Chapter IX
Management for the safe operation of ships (ISM)
What is SOLAS Chapter X
Safety measures for high-speed craft