SOLAS

Question 1

What is SOLAS?

Answer 1

The objective of the Safety Of Lives At Sea (SOLAS) convention is to specify minimum standards for the construction, equipment and operation of ships.

Flag states are responsible for ensuring that ships under their flag comply with its requirements.

Question 2

Who does SOLAS apply to?

Answer 2

SOLAS applies to:

• A passenger ship engaged on international voyage
• A non-passenger ship of 500gt or more engaged on international voyages

Question 3

What are the chapters of SOLAS?

Answer 3

1 - General Provisions
2.1 - Construction: Structure, subdivisions and stability, machinery and electrical installations
2.2 - Construction: Fire protection, fire detection and fire extinction
3 - Life-Saving Appliances
4 - Radiocommunications
5 - Safety of Navigation
6 - Carriage of Cargoes and Oil Fuels
7 - Carriage of Dangerous Goods
8 - Nuclear Ships
9 - ISM
10 - High-Speed craft
11.1 - Special measures to Enhance Maritime Safety
11.2 - Special measures to Enhance Maritime Security
12 - Additional Safety Measures for Bulk carriers
13 - Verification of Compliance
14 - Safety Measures for ships Operating in Polar Waters
Appendix - Certificates
Annex 1 - Certificates and documents require to be carried onboard ships
Annex 2 - List of resolutions adopted by the SOLAS conference